Q49E
Question
How might you synthesize each of the following compounds using an aldol reaction? Show the structure of the starting aldehyde(s) or ketone(s) you would use in each case.
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First, analyze the product and find the carbon-carbon double bond which is formed by the dehydration of the initial product formed during the aldol reaction then add carbonyl oxygen after breaking that bond at the relevant carbon atom.
1(a)
2(b)
3(c)
4(d)
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