When performing a crossed Aldol reaction, the order of addition of reactants is important. What would happen if sodium hydroxide was mixed with acetone first, then anisaldehyde was added. Draw 2 potential unwanted byproducts. Assume the product spontaneously dehydrates.
When performing a crossed Aldol reaction, the order of addition of reactants is important. What would happen if sodium hydroxide was mixed with acetone first, then anisaldehyde was added. Draw 2 potential unwanted byproducts. Assume the product spontaneously dehydrates.
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When performing a crossed Aldol reaction, the order of addition of reactants is important. What would happen if sodium hydroxide was mixed with acetone first, then anisaldehyde was added. Draw 2 potential unwanted byproducts. Assume the product spontaneously dehydrates.
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