Q25E

Question

The following molecule was formed by an intramolecular aldol reaction. What dicarbonyl precursor was used for its preparation?

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Answer

The molecule is formed by the aldol reaction.

1Product

The given product is,



2Reactant

The reaction for the formation of the given product by aldol reaction is,



Thus, the reactant used for the production of given product is,