Write the aldol condensation mechanism and product for benzaldehyde + cyclohexanone in a base. Then trans-cinnamaldehyde + acetone in base. Then, trans-cinnamaldehyde + cyclohexanone in a base.

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Write the aldol condensation mechanism and product for benzaldehyde + cyclohexanone in a base. Then trans-cinnamaldehyde + acetone in base. Then, trans-cinnamaldehyde + cyclohexanone in a base.

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