3‑Methylbutanal undergoes an aldol reaction to form 3‑hydroxy‑2‑isopropyl‑5‑methylhexanal. Complete the mechanism for the reaction by adding missing atoms, bonds, charges, nonbonding electrons, and curved arrows

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3‑Methylbutanal undergoes an aldol reaction to form 3‑hydroxy‑2‑isopropyl‑5‑methylhexanal.

Complete the mechanism for the reaction by adding missing atoms, bonds, charges, nonbonding electrons, and curved arrows

Step 2: A second molecule of aldehyde is
added. Complete the structure and add
curved arrows.
Step 1: Add curved arrows.
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H
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C
H
: о :
H
+H,O
H
: о :
H
H
Step 3: Complete the intermediate and add curved
arrows to form the final product.
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H
: о :
H.
:0-H
H
HO
H
Transcribed Image Text:Step 2: A second molecule of aldehyde is added. Complete the structure and add curved arrows. Step 1: Add curved arrows. Select Draw Rings More Erase H Select Draw Rings More Erase C H : о : H +H,O H : о : H H Step 3: Complete the intermediate and add curved arrows to form the final product. Select Draw Rings More Erase H : о : H. :0-H H HO H
10% NaOH
H.
5 °C
HO
Transcribed Image Text:10% NaOH H. 5 °C HO
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