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Which catalyst is used for the aldol reaction of aldehydes with alpha hydrogen?
AHot concentrated acid
BAnhydrous AlCl3 salt
CDilute aqueous alkali
DPalladium on carbon
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Dilute aqueous alkali
Dilute base removes an alpha proton to form the enolate that attacks a second carbonyl molecule.
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