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swpotter12

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Using an acid catalyst, write a logical arrow-pushing mechanism for the reaction shown in Equation E24.2.

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Explain why 4-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone is not a major side-product in the aldol reaction you performed.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1


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4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone would result from an aldol reaction between two molecules of acetone. Ketones are less reactive electrophiles than aldehydes because of steric hindrance and inductive effects. In addition, there is a two-fold excess of aldehyde in this experiment so that very little of the aldol product from the reaction between two molecules of acetone is observed.


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Reply 2 on: Aug 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Excellent

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