MCAT Concept Check 7.3:
Before you move on, assess your understanding of the material with these questions.
What species acts as the nucleophile in an aldol condensation?What species acts as the electrophile in an aldol condensation?What is a retro-aldol reaction? What conditions favor retro-aldol reactions?The aldol condensation can be classified under many categories of reactions. List some of
these reaction types, and provide a short description of each.