Q43E
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The following reaction involves an intramolecular aldol reaction followed by a retro aldol-like reaction. Write both steps, and show their mechanisms.
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The product is formed by aldol reaction.
1Reaction
The given reaction is,
2Mechanism
The mechanism for the above reaction is,
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