Draw All Likely Products of the Following Reaction and Circle

question 67

Essay

Draw all likely products of the following reaction and circle the product you expect to predominate.

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Definitions:

1-phenyl-2-octanone

An organic compound featuring a phenyl group attached to the first carbon of an octanone, a molecule with eight carbon atoms and a ketone functional group at the second position.

Acid-catalyzed Enolization

A chemical reaction where an acid catalyst promotes the conversion of a carbonyl compound to its enol form, involving the relocation of a proton.

Acetaldehyde

A volatile, colorless, and flammable liquid with a pungent odor, used as an intermediate in the synthesis of acetic acid, perfumes, and flavors.

Base-catalyzed Enolization

A chemical process in which a base catalyzes the conversion of a carbonyl compound to its enol form, usually as a key step in forming more reactive enolate ions.