In an intramolecular aldol reaction,the larger the ring,the faster the rate of formation.

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In intramolecular aldol reactions, five- and six-membered rings are generally formed more readily due to favorable ring strain and transition state energies, compared to larger rings which are formed more slowly due to increased strain and less favorable transition states.

In an Intramolecular Aldol Reaction,the Larger the Ring,the Faster the Rate