Propose a mechanism for the aldol condensation of cyclohexanone. Do you expect theequilibrium to favor the reactant or the product?

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Propose a mechanism for the aldol condensation of cyclohexanone. Do you expect the
equilibrium to favor the reactant or the product?

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