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The intermediate formed in aldol condensation is
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersAIIMSAIIMS 2002
Options:
  • A aldol
  • B carbanion
  • C alcohol
  • D $\alpha$-hydrogen ester.
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The correct answer is: carbanion
Aldol condensation : when a carbonyl compound containing $\alpha$-hydrogen is treated with a base, first of all carbanion is formed.

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