Show the detailed reaction mechanism symmetrical aldol condensation of propanal to 2-methyl-2-pentenal

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Show the detailed reaction mechanism symmetrical aldol condensation of propanal to 2-methyl-2-pentenal for meprobamate. (show movement of electrons, arrows, reagents, conditions, main product and biproducts etc.)

H2N
`NH2
H3C.
`H
H3C
CH3
CH3
Fig. 2 2-Methyl-2-pentenal.
Fig. 3 Meprobamate.
Transcribed Image Text:H2N `NH2 H3C. `H H3C CH3 CH3 Fig. 2 2-Methyl-2-pentenal. Fig. 3 Meprobamate.
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