In your investigations into the synthesis of condensation product B (aldol reaction), did temperature play any role in the outcome? Give a few words of explanation for why this might be. Aldehydes : Benzaldehyde,    2,2-Dimethyl-pentan-3-one  Bases: KOH or LDA Solvents: Ethanol, Ether Reactions: Benzaldehyde + 2,2-Dimethyl-pentan-3-one + Ethanol + KOH or LDA Benzaldehyde 2,2-Dimethyl-pentan-3-one + Ether + KOH or LDA

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 In your investigations into the synthesis of condensation product B (aldol reaction), did temperature play any role in the outcome? Give a few words of explanation for why this might be.

Aldehydes : Benzaldehyde,    2,2-Dimethyl-pentan-3-one 

Bases: KOH or LDA

Solvents: Ethanol, Ether

Reactions:

Benzaldehyde + 2,2-Dimethyl-pentan-3-one + Ethanol + KOH or LDA

Benzaldehyde 2,2-Dimethyl-pentan-3-one + Ether + KOH or LDA

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