NEET2002ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersActual
The intermediate formed in aldol condensation is
Options
- Aaldol
- Bcarbanion
- Calcohol
- D-hydrogen ester.
Correct answer
B. carbanion
Step-by-step solution
Aldol condensation : when a carbonyl compound containing -hydrogen is treated with a base, first of all carbanion is formed.