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Homework Statement
Why do bases like OH- etc. remove [tex]\alpha-H[/tex] from carbonyl compounds like ketones and aldehydes (aldol condensation) whereas amines and derivatives like [tex]NH_{3}[/tex]attack the carbon centre of carbonyl groups ?
Homework Equations
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The Attempt at a Solution
Thought of all possible reasons but am still confused .