This reaction follows Michael addition in the Robinson Annulation.
This reaction follows Michael addition in the Robinson Annulation. For a crossed version of this reaction to occur, one reactant must lack an (*) alpha hydrogen, since an anion receptor must accompany the enolate ion. For 10 points—a beta-hydroxyaldehyde or beta-hydroxyketone is the product of what condensation reaction whose namesake product usually has properties of aldehydes and alcohols?
This reaction follows Michael addition in the Robinson Annulation.
aldol condensation