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Aldehydes Flashcards

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Synthesis

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oxidization of primary alcohols or ozonolysis of alkenes

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Aldol Condensation

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An aldehyde works as both a nucleophile (enol form) and an electrophile (keto form). One carbonyl forms an enolate, which attacks the other carbonyl. After the aldol is formed a dehydration reaction results in an a,B-unsaturated carbonyl

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