22. Condensation Chemistry
Aldol Condensation
5PRACTICE PROBLEM
Knoevenagel condensation is the reaction of aldehyde or ketone that has no α-hydrogen with a compound that has α-carbon that is in between two electron-withdrawing groups. It is analogous to aldol and Claisen condensations. Draw the product of the following Knoevenagel condensation.
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Knoevenagel condensation is the reaction of aldehyde or ketone that has no α-hydrogen with a compound that has α-carbon that is in between two electron-withdrawing groups. It is analogous to aldol and Claisen condensations. Draw the product of the following Knoevenagel condensation.