In what situation can the yield of a single crossed Aldol product be increased?
A)The electrophilic carbonyl component is relatively unhindered and is used in excess.
B)The electrophilic carbonyl carbon component is relatively hindered and is used in limited amount.
C)The nucleophilic carbonyl component is relatively unhindered and is used in excess.
D)The nucleophilic carbonyl component is relatively hindered and is used in limited amount.

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The electrophilic carbonyl component is relatively unhindered and is used in excess. This will help to ensure that there is enough of the electrophile present to react with all of the nucleophile, and that the reaction will not be limited by the availability of the electrophile.

In What Situation Can the Yield of a Single Crossed