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Which statement about the aldol condensa...

Which statement about the aldol condensation is correct ?

A

A lewis acid is commonly used as a catalyst

B

The initial step is probably the formation of a carbanion

C

A Lewis base is employed to induce carbocation formation

D

The carbon chain is lengthened through the elimination of 1 mole of water

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B
(b) Enolate ion formed in first step .
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