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There Are Several Possible Cyclization Products That Might Be Formed

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There are several possible cyclization products that might be formed when 5-methyl-6-oxoheptanal undergoes intramolecular aldol condensation in presence of ethoxide.Draw the structures of all these possible products.Comment on which of these is likely to be the major product,clearly explaining your rationale.


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