a) The reaction below concerns an intramolecular Aldol condensation reaction. H. NaOH E CH3 i) Redraw the above dicarbonyl compound and identify the most acidic hydrogen. ii) Draw the structure of two resonance contributors of the enolate anions derived from the above compound. i) Propose the step-wise mechanism for the formation of the Aldol product and consequently the dehydrated product by showing all curve arrows.

a) The reaction below concerns an intramolecular Aldol condensation reaction. H. NaOH E CH3 i) Redraw the above dicarbonyl compound and identify the most acidic hydrogen. ii) Draw the structure of two resonance contributors of the enolate anions derived from the above compound. i) Propose the step-wise mechanism for the formation of the Aldol product and consequently the dehydrated product by showing all curve arrows.

Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry

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Author:Andrei Straumanis

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Chapter24: Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives

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