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"<p>Enolates can be prepared using two common methods, namely, the deprotonation of ketones or aldehydes with a strong base, or through the use of a weaker base under equilibrium conditions.</p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>Strong bases like LDA (Lithium Diisopropylamide) or NaHMDS (Sodium Hexamethyldisilazide) are typically used for the complete deprotonation at the alpha position.</li>\r\n\t<li>Alternatively, bases such as sodium ethoxide can be used to generate enolates in a reversible manner, allowing for control over the reaction by removing the formed enol or enolate.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<p>The choice of base and reaction conditions can influence the selectivity and yield of the enolate formation.&nbsp;</p>"
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