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In organic chemistry, an aldol is a structure consisting of a hydroxy group two carbons away from either an aldehyde or a ketone. The name combines the suffix 'ol' from the alcohol and the prefix depending on the carbonyl group, either 'ald' for an aldehyde, or 'ket' for a ketone, in which case it referred to as a 'ketol'. An aldol may also use the term β-hydroxy aldehyde. The term "aldol" may refer to 3-hydroxybutanal. Aldols are the product of a carbon-carbon bond-formation reaction, giving them wide applicability as a precursor for a variety of other compounds.

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FSc Chemistry Book2, CH 12, LEC 12: Aldol Condensation

FSc Chemistry Book2, CH 12, LEC 12: Aldol Condensation

This video lecture from Aldehydes and Ketones (F.Sc. second year Chemistry) covers Aldol Condensation. This is a condensation reaction where an alpha hydrogen containing carbonyl compound (being more acidic as discussed in last lecture) donates a proton to a base, becoming a nucleophile which acts another substrate molecule (a carbonyl compound) at the electrophilic carbon site. The pi bond shifts to oxygen giving an alkoxide ion which later abstracts a proton from water to give an Aldol. Find more e-learning material and educational video lectures in Urdu at maktab.pk. These videos are free to use for promotional and commercial purpose by keeping the credits to Maktab.

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What is aldol?

Any aldehyde or ketone having a hydroxy group in the beta- position

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acetaldol

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