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The given compound is prepared by a conjugate addition reaction between an alpha,...

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The given compound is prepared by a conjugate addition reaction between an {eq}\alpha ,\beta {/eq}-unsaturated ketone, and alcohol. Identify the two reactants.

Conjugate Addition Reaction:

Conjugate addition reaction is the nucleophilic addition that occurs in {eq}\rm \alpha ,\beta {/eq}-unsaturated carbonyl compound, and the nucleophile attack the electrophilic carbon of the carbon-carbon double bond {eq}\rm \left (C=C \right ) {/eq}. It is also known as a 1,4-addition reaction.

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The {eq}\rm \alpha ,\beta {/eq}-unsaturated ketone and alcohol(nucleophile) required to synthesize the given compound via conjugate addition are...

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Alpha Beta Unsaturated Ketone: Formation & Reduction

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Chapter 1 / Lesson 50
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The primary focal point of this lesson will be on a specific kind of organic compound known as an alpha beta unsaturated ketone. Our main points of discussion will induce their structure, formation, and reduction reactions.


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