What starting compounds would you use in an aldol cyclization prepare each of the following?
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What starting compounds would you use in an aldol cyclization prepare each of the following?
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Aldol Condensation Reaction
The term "Aldol" indicates "aldehyde and alcohol". In this reaction, aldehyde and ketone having alpha-hydrogen combined with each other to given beta-hydroxy carbonyl compound. The reaction is a base-catalyzed reaction.
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View this answer- The given product of the Aldol cyclization reaction is 3-methylcyclopent-2-enone. The starting material to form the given product is hexane-2,5-dione....
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