21. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition
Imine vs Enamine
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Problem 17
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Textbook QuestionThe following reaction is known as the benzoin condensation. The reaction does not take place if sodium hydroxide is used instead of sodium cyanide. Propose a mechanism for the reaction and explain why the reaction does not occur if hydroxide ion is the base.
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