MCAT Organic Chemistry Question 95: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 95
5. The aldol condensation is an example of which reaction type(s)?
I. Dehydration
II. Cleavage
III. Nucleophilic addition
- A. I only
- B. I and III only
- C. II and III only
- D. I, II, and III
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The aldol condensation is both a dehydration reaction because a molecule of water is lost, and a nucleophilic addition reaction because the nucleophilic enolate attacks and binds to the carbonyl carbon.