Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

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Chapter 12 - Section 12.4 - Reactions of Alcohols, Thiols, Aldehydes, and Ketones - Figure 12.7 - Page 419: 1

Answer

It depends on whether the reaction is done under acidic or alkaline conditions. Under acidic conditions, the aldehyde is oxidized to a carboxylic acid. Under alkaline conditions, this couldn't form because it would react with the alkali.

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It depends on whether the reaction is done under acidic or alkaline conditions. Under acidic conditions, the aldehyde is oxidized to a carboxylic acid. Under alkaline conditions, this couldn't form because it would react with the alkali.
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