Q23-7P

Question

Show how you would synthesize the following compound using an aldol reaction:

                         



Step-by-Step Solution

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Answer

The name of the given compound is: Cyclopropyl Acetaldehyde.

1Step 1:

For the formation of this compound through aldol reaction we must have aldehyde having 1 cyclopropyl ring with at least 1 𝛂-hydrogen atom.

2Step 2: chemical reaction: