For 10 points—name this condensation reaction, named after the intermediate, which contains an alcohol and an aldehyde.
If both starting materials have protons alpha to the carbonyl group, a mixed reaction occurs. A strong base removes the proton to form a carbanion, which attacks another [*] ketone or aldehyde to form an intermediate, which will eventually be dehydrated. For 10 points—name this condensation reaction, named after the intermediate, which contains an alcohol and an aldehyde.
If both starting materials have protons alpha to the carbonyl group, a mixed reaction occurs.
aldol condensation or addition [prompt on “Michael addition”]