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What are the names of other aldehydes that undergo Aldol condensation, apart from Ethanal?

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What are the names of other aldehydes that undergo Aldol condensation, apart from Ethanal?

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There is no way to name all of the other aldehydes and ketones that undergo aldol condensation reaction. Most of the carbonyl compounds with an sufficient acidity of the alpha-proton and without a sterical hindrance may react this way. Also mixed reactions between two different carbonyl compounds will take place.