Chapter 24, Problem 24.58P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A stepwise mechanism for the formation of one C − C bond in polutulipalin is to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

The reaction in which an enolate ion of one carbonyl compound undergoes conjugate addition reaction with $\text{β}-\text{carbon}$ of the other $\text{α},\text{β}-\text{unsaturated}$ carbonyl compound is known as Michael reaction. The $\text{α},\text{β}-\text{unsaturated}$ carbonyl compounds are also called as Michael acceptors.