Question

Aldol condensation reaction is a special reaction of aldehydes.
(i) What is aldol condensation reaction?
(ii) Write the structural formula of aldol formed from ethanol.

Answer 1

1. An aldol condensation is a condensation reaction in organic chemistry in which an enol or an enolate ion reacts with a carbonyl compound to form a β-hydroxyaldehyde or β-hydroxyketone (an aldol reaction), followed by dehydration to give a conjugated enone.

2. Shown in the diagram.