Are an aldol condensation an aldol addition the same thing
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Are an aldol condensation an aldol addition the same thing

[From: ] [author: ] [Date: 12-02-29] [Hit: ]
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the textbook says that in an aldol condensation the enolate and ketone/aldehyde combine...
so is that the same as an aldol addition?
really confused thanks

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Aldol reaction proceeds in two steps;
First step is addition
CH3CHO + CH3CHO --> CH3 CH(OH)CH2CHO in presence of NaOH
This is followed by loss of water leading to overall condensation
CH3CH(OH)CH2CHO ---> CH3CH=CHCHO + H2O
S0 its both addition as well as condensation
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