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Interpretation:
Given that reaction of pyrrolidine enamine of cyclohexanone with but-2-ene-3-one followed by hydrolysis and base treatment yields the product shown. Each step with its mechanism is to be given.
Concept introduction:
The steps involved in the reaction are i) Michael addition of enamine to cyclohexanone ii) A proton transfer iii) Hydrolysis to remove the
To give:
The mechanism of each step involved in reacting pyrrolidine enamine of cyclohexanone with but-2-ene-3-one followed by hydrolysis and base treatment to produce the product shown.
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