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Ethanal to 3-hydroxybutanal

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To convert ethanal (acetaldehyde) to 3-hydroxybutanal, we will use the aldol condensation reaction. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the process: ### Step 1: Identify the Reactants We start with ethanal (CH₃CHO). Since we need to form 3-hydroxybutanal, we will use two moles of ethanal in the reaction. ### Step 2: Deprotonation We will use a base, such as sodium hydroxide (NaOH), to initiate the aldol condensation. The base will abstract a hydrogen atom from the alpha carbon of one of the ethanal molecules. ...
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