Base-promoted formation of enolates from ketones
Description: When ketones (or aldehydes) are treated with strong base, they form their conjugate bases, called enolates.
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Why do we use the word “Promoted” (Base Promoted formation of enolates from ketones) ?
Not absolutely necessary. Could also have said “formation of enolates with base”.