What types of species are the electrophile and nucleophile in an aldol addition? 1. Nu: ester, E+: carbonyl 2. Nu: carbonyl, E+: carbonyl 3. Nu: carbonyl, E+: ester 4. Nu: ester, E+: ester

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What types of species are the electrophile and nucleophile in an aldol addition?

1. Nu: ester, E+: carbonyl
2. Nu: carbonyl, E+: carbonyl
3. Nu: carbonyl, E+: ester
4. Nu: ester, E+: ester
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