Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The product of aldol condensation reaction followed by dehydration of butyraldehyde is to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
Aldol condensation is defined as a condensation reaction that involves the nucleophilic addition of an enolate ion to another carbonyl group to form a
(b)
Interpretation:
The product of aldol condensation reaction followed by dehydration of acetophenone is to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
Aldol condensation is defined as a condensation reaction that involves the nucleophilic addition of an enolate ion to another carbonyl group to form a
(c)
Interpretation:
The product of aldol condensation reaction followed by dehydration of cyclohexanone is to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
Aldol condensation is defined as a condensation reaction that involves the nucleophilic addition of an enolate ion to another carbonyl group to form a
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