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(a)
Interpretation:
The curved arrow mechanism for the formation of acetone and
Concept introduction:
In Aldol condensation reaction, the base abstracts an acidic proton from the
(b)
Interpretation:
The curved arrow mechanism for the given reaction is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
In Aldol condensation reaction, the base abstracts an acidic proton from the
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- Organic ChemistryChemistryISBN:9781305580350Author:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. FootePublisher:Cengage Learning