Which of the following compounds can be prepared by an aldol condensation by treating a single carbonyl compound with base?
A)1
B)2
C)3

Name: Which of the following compounds can be prepared by an aldol condensation by treating a single carbonyl compound with base? A)1 B)2 C)3
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Which of the following compounds can be prepared by an aldol condensation by treating a single carbonyl compound with base? 
A)1 
B)2 
C)3

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Compound 2 has two carbonyl groups on adjacent carbon atoms, making it suitable for aldol condensation. The other compounds do not have adjacent carbonyl groups and hence cannot undergo aldol condensation.

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