Q.3 Give reason: a. Enols are considered as strong nucleophiles as compared to alkenes. b. Aldol reaction is nucleophilic addition while Claisen is substitution. C. a-protons of carbonyl compounds are acidic.

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Q.3 Give reason:
a. Enols are considered as strong nucleophiles as compared to alkenes.
b. Aldol reaction is nucleophilic addition while Claisen is substitution.
C. a-protons of carbonyl compounds are acidic.
Transcribed Image Text:Q.3 Give reason: a. Enols are considered as strong nucleophiles as compared to alkenes. b. Aldol reaction is nucleophilic addition while Claisen is substitution. C. a-protons of carbonyl compounds are acidic.
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