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aldol condensation
a. "Crossed" or "mixed" aldol condensations are practical for synthesis, if one of the aldehydes (or ketones) has no alpha-hydrogen atoms. Explain.
b. In the aldol condensation, why might it be essentail that the benzaldehyde contain no benzoic acid?
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