In This Chapter

7.1 General Principles

Acidity of  α-Hydrogens

Steric  Hindrance

7.2 Enolate Chemistry

Keto–Enol   Tautomerization

Kinetic and Thermodynamic   Enolates

Enamines

7.3 Aldol   Condensation

The Retro-Aldol Reaction

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