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Aldol condensation: why must aldehyde contain none of corresponding acid?
In the aldol condensation w/
benzaldehyde + acetone (NaOH, ethanol) --> dibenzalacetone
Why is it essential that the aldehyde component contain none of the corresponding acid?
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