Q32E
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Knoevenagel condensation is a reaction involving an active methylene compound (a CH2 flanked by two electron-withdrawing groups) and an aldehyde and ketone. Propose a mechanism for the reaction below.
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The given product is synthesised through Knoevenagal condensation.
1Reaction
Knoevenagel condensation is a reaction involving an active methylene compound (a CH2 flanked by two electron-withdrawing groups) and an aldehyde and ketone
The given reaction is,
2Mechanism
The mechanism for the given reaction is,
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