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The B-Hydroxy Carbonyl Product of an Aldol Reaction Is Oftentimes

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The b-hydroxy carbonyl product of an Aldol reaction is oftentimes not the final isolated product; what is the explanation for this result?


A) It undergoes elimination,since water is a good leaving group.
B) The hydroxy group is oxidized to a carbonyl.
C) The hydroxy group reacts with the carbonyl to form a ketal.
D) Hydroxide is eliminated via an enolate intermediate.

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