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Aldol condensation is a key organic chemistry reaction that forms carbon-carbon bonds through the reaction of aldehydes or ketones with alpha hydrogen atoms, resulting in β-hydroxy carbonyl compounds that can further dehydrate to form α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds. The process involves enolate ion formation, nucleophilic attack, and dehydration, with applications in the synthesis of natural products, pharmaceuticals, and polymers. Different catalytic conditions, such as base or acid catalysis, can be e
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