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What is the purpose of adding base in the aldol condensation reaction? choose the best answer.

What is the purpose of adding base in the aldol condensation reaction? choose the best answer.
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Base is used in aldol condensation reaction

because it is an organic reaction to form enolate ion, the OH bond present in base help to remove Acidic hydrogen of enolate ion.

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