Which of the following compounds would you expect to undergo aldol self- condensation? Show the product of each successful reaction. (a) Trimethyl acetaldehyde (d) 3-Pentanone (b ) Cyclobutanone (e) Decanal (c) Benzophenone (diphenyl ketone) (f) 3-Phenyl-2-propenal

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Chapter23: Carbonyl Condensation Reactions
Section23.1: Carbonyl Condensations: The Aldol Reaction
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Which of the following compounds would you expect to undergo aldol self-
condensation? Show the product of each successful reaction.

(a) Trimethyl acetaldehyde (d) 3-Pentanone
(b ) Cyclobutanone (e) Decanal
(c) Benzophenone (diphenyl ketone) (f) 3-Phenyl-2-propenal

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