If you want to form a kinetic enolate,you want to
A)use a strong,non-nucleophilic base such as LDA.
B)use a protic solvent.
C)use a low temperature.
D)both use a strong,non-nucleophilic base such as LDA and use a low temperature.

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Kinetic enolates are favored by using a strong, non-nucleophilic base like LDA and by performing the reaction at low temperatures. This approach favors the formation of the enolate from the most readily available hydrogen (kinetic control) rather than the most thermodynamically stable enolate.

If You Want to Form a Kinetic Enolate,you Want to