Chapter 22, Problem 38P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The reason corresponding to the given statement that the ketone K undergoes aldol reactions but the ketone J does not is to be stated.

Concept Introduction: Aldol reaction is the condensation reaction of the organic chemistry. In this reaction an enolate ion or an enol reacts with the carbonyl compound that leads to the formation of $\text{β}$-hydroxyaldehyde or $\text{β}$-hydroxyketone which on further dehydration gives the conjugated enone.