Interpretation:
The product of the base-catalyzed crossed aldol reaction between benzaldehyde and 3-pentanone and the product formed by its dehydration has to be drawn.
Concept introduction:
Aldol reaction is an addition reaction of
If two different carbonyl compound used in an aldol addition, known as a crossed-aldol reaction.
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Organic Chemistry
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- What is the first step in a base catalyzed aldol reaction? A. Protonation of Carbonyl group B. Elimination of Carbonyl with an alkene C. Formation of an Enolate D. Elimination of hydroxide E. Addition of nucleophile to R2C=Oarrow_forwardDraw the product of dehydration of aldol product Q. Butanalarrow_forwardDraw the product formed when each dicarbonyl compound undergoes anintramolecular aldol reaction followed by dehydration, when possible.arrow_forward
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