EBK ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
EBK ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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ISBN: 9780100591318
Author: McMurry
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 31.SE, Problem 35AP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Show the synthesis route for the formation of 2-ethyl-1-hexanol from butanal.

Concept introduction:

The synthesis of 2-ethyl-1-hexanol takes place by the concept of Aldol reaction. Whenever a target molecule contains a beta-hydroxy aldehyde/ketone or a conjugated enon functional group, then the reaction may occur according to aldol reaction.

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