Which of the following best describes the stereochemistry of the products in an aldol reaction?

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E enolates favor anti-aldols due to the steric hindrance and electronic effects that favor a more staggered transition state, leading to the anti product. Z enolates, on the other hand, due to their geometry, favor syn-aldols because the substituents are positioned in a way that makes the syn pathway more favorable.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Stereochemistry of the Products