Open QuestionConsider the following reaction. Provide a stepwise mechanism to explain the given transformation.572views1rank6comments
Textbook QuestionDraw the product of the reaction of each of the following compounds with a base: c. 369views
Textbook QuestionCan 2,4-pentanedione undergo an intramolecular aldol addition? If so, why? If not, why not?386views
Textbook QuestionDraw the product of the reaction of each of the following compounds with a base: d.312views
Textbook QuestionThe following compound results from base-catalyzed aldol cyclization of a 2-substituted cyclohexanone. (b) Propose a mechanism for the cyclization.506views
Textbook QuestionThe following compound results from base-catalyzed aldol cyclization of a 2-substituted cyclohexanone. (a) Show the diketone that would cyclize to give this product.457views
Textbook QuestionWhen cyclodecane-1,6-dione is treated with sodium carbonate, the product gives a UV spectrum similar to that of 1-acetyl-2-methylcyclopentene. Propose a structure for the product, and give a mechanism for its formation.434views
Textbook QuestionShow how octane-2,7-dione might cyclize to a cycloheptenone. Explain why ring closure to the cycloheptenone is not favored.223views
Textbook QuestionDraw the product of the reaction of each of the following compounds with a base:a. <IMAGE>234views
Textbook QuestionDraw the product of the reaction of each of the following compounds with a base:b. <IMAGE> 176views
Textbook QuestionPropose mechanisms for the two Dieckmann condensations just shown.<IMAGE of reactions>220views
Textbook QuestionPredict the products of the following aldol condensations. Show the products both before and after dehydration.(b) <IMAGE of reaction>220views
Textbook QuestionPredict the products of the following aldol condensations. Show the products both before and after dehydration.(f) <IMAGE of reaction>204views
Textbook QuestionShow how each compound can be dissected into reagents joined by an aldol condensation, then decide whether the necessary aldol condensation is feasible.(e) <IMAGE>221views
Textbook QuestionPropose mechanisms for the two Dieckmann condensations just shown.<IMAGE of reactions>141views
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