Q.23. - Organic Chemistry

Question

Question: What product is formed when each pair of compounds is treated with NaOEt in ethanol?

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Answer

Step 1: Michael reaction

Michael reaction involves the formation of a new bond between the carbon atoms. It is done on the $\mathit{\beta }\mathbf{-}$carbon of Michael acceptor.

Step 2: Explanation

a.

 

The reaction is shown below:

 

Formation of products in a

 

b.

 

The reaction is shown below:

Formation of products in b