ABSTRACT
In Chapter 7, base-catalysed reactions of carbonyl compounds generally involved the carbon in the α position relative to the carbonyl reacting as a nucleophilic centre. In acid-catalysed reactions of carbonyl compounds, the α-carbon may also react as a nucleophile. However, unlike their base-catalysed counterparts, other reactions are possible in which electrophilic species are formed. These reactions are considered below, along with other acid-catalysed reactions.
