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How does an aldol condensation reaction occur without dehydration
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Aldol condensation reactions typically involve dehydration as a final step to form an α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compound. Without dehydration, the reaction would stop at the aldol addition product, which is a β-hydroxy carbonyl compound.
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