Each of the Following Compounds in the Following Question(s) Can

question 32

Essay

Each of the following compounds in the following question(s) can be prepared by a mixed aldol condensation reaction.a)
Give the structures of the aldehyde and/or ketone precursors for each aldol condensation product and formulate the reaction.b)
Give the structure of the intermediate aldol product.
-Refer to instructions. Use the following compound:

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