Aldol condensation of aldehyde involves the formation of which of the following intermediate?

Acetate ion

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Carbanion

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Carbonium ion

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Free radical

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Solution

The correct option is B Carbanion
Aldol condensation of aldehyde involves the formation of which of the carbanion as the reaction intermediate in the first step by removal of $α H$ from the aldehyde by the base. This enolate ion is resonance stabilised.

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