Which of the following statements about Aldol reactions with either aldehydes or ketones is true?
A)Equilibrium favors the products with aldehydes; equilibrium favors the starting materials with ketones.
B)Equilibrium favors the starting materials with aldehydes; equilibrium favors the products with ketones.
C)Equilibrium favors the products with both aldehydes and ketones.
D)Equilibrium favors the starting materials with both aldehydes and ketones.

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Aldol reactions with aldehydes generally proceed towards the products because aldehydes are more reactive due to their less steric hindrance and stronger electrophilic character compared to ketones. This makes the formation of the aldol product more favorable with aldehydes.

Which of the Following Statements About Aldol Reactions with Either