Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The synthesis of 2-ethyl-1-hexanol by an aldol condensation of butanol has to be shown.
Concept introduction:
Aldol condensation:
Aldol reaction is an addition reaction of
(b)
Interpretation:
The synthesis of 2-ethyl-1-hexanol by malonic ester synthesis has to be shown.
Concept introduction:
Malonic ester synthesis is used to prepare carboxylic acids of the desired length. The malonic ester reacts with an alkoxide base which removes a
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