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Aldol and Mixed Aldol CondensationEssay Preview: Aldol and Mixed Aldol CondensationReport this essayThis experiment was about synthesizing dibenzalacetone through an aldol condensation reaction between acetone and benzaldehyde. This was done by mixing the two reactants with NaOH and ethanol, then allowing the reaction to sit for thirty minutes. The crystals were then washed with water.