1. Aldol reactions (condensation of two aldehydes or ketones to yield a ẞ-hydroxy carbonyl) can go in reverse (B-hydroxy carbonyl to two aldehyde/ketones, a retro-aldol). Propose mechanisms for the following two transformations, using both intra-molecular aldol and a retro-aldol reactions. Be sure to follow the rules we have discussed for writing reaction mechanisms! H₂C. H&C. Na+ -OEt ethanol H₂C- H₂C.
1. Aldol reactions (condensation of two aldehydes or ketones to yield a ẞ-hydroxy carbonyl) can go in reverse (B-hydroxy carbonyl to two aldehyde/ketones, a retro-aldol). Propose mechanisms for the following two transformations, using both intra-molecular aldol and a retro-aldol reactions. Be sure to follow the rules we have discussed for writing reaction mechanisms! H₂C. H&C. Na+ -OEt ethanol H₂C- H₂C.
Chapter23: Carbonyl Condensation Reactions
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