Describe the Typical Responsibilities of a CTO

question 59

Essay

Describe the typical responsibilities of a CTO.

Apply knowledge of pKa values to predict the direction of equilibrium in acid-base reactions.

Understand the types of reactions that enols and enolates can undergo, including aldol and Claisen condensations, Michael addition, and alkylation.

Comprehend the structure and reactivity of lithium diisopropylamide (LDA) as a strong base in organic synthesis.

Distinguish between different types of stereoisomers and predict stereoisomeric outcomes of reactions when applicable.

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