Illustrated Glossary of Organic Chemistry
Base
catalyzed
:
A process that is
catalyzed
by a
base
.
No reaction
In the absence of strong
acid
or strong
base
,
acetone
and
benzaldehyde
do not react.
In the presence of a strong
base
such as
NaOH
,
acetone
and
benzaldehyde
participate in an
aldol condensation reaction
.
Related terms:
Base promoted
,
acid catalyzed
,
acid promoted
,
cat.
,
tautomerization
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