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Homework 9. Q1. Describe the mechanism of an aldol reaction between acetone and benzaldehyde. What are the possible products, and under what conditions would you expect each product to form? Q2. Explain what a crossed aldol reaction is and provide an example. Why might a crossed aldol reaction be useful in the synthesis of organic compounds? Discuss the stereochemistry involved in an aldol reaction. How does the use of a chiral starting material or a chiral catalyst affect the stereochemistry of the aldol product? Q3. Distinguish between aldol condensation and aldol addition reactions. Provide examples of each and explain the conditions under which one pathway is favored over the other. Q4. Describe a synthetic pathway that utilizes an aldol reaction as a key step to synthesize a complex organic molecule. Highlight the strategic considerations and challenges in designing this synthetic route.
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