aldol condensation followed by dehydration
"Aldol condensation followed by dehydration" refers to a chemical reaction in which two carbonyl compounds (aldehydes or ketones) react to form a β-hydroxy carbonyl compound (aldol), which is subsequently dehydrated to produce an α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compound via the elimination of water.
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