Question

Practice the Skill 21.15a When the following ketone is treated with aqueous sodium hydroxide, the aldol product is obtained in poor yields. In these cases, special distillation techniques are used to increase the yield of aldol product. Predict the aldol addition product that is obtained, and propose a mechanism for its formation. For the mechanism, draw the curved arrows as needed. Include lone pairs and charges in your answer. Do not draw out any hydrogen explicitly in your products. Do not use abbreviations such as Me or Ph. 21.15a1 Step 1 The parts of this question must be completed in order. This part will be available when you complete the part above. Step 2 The parts of this question must be completed in order. This part will be available when you complete the part above. Step 3 The parts of this question must be completed in order. This part will be available when you complete the part above.

Answer 1

agr NaOH . F + HO Aldos Solo .. 0: Mechanism o. Na horny 0? 0:0:" öö? Nao Ho Na oh TXH - H20 L Lowvio.. Nae Na rlo Va ön OH +IDH ElcB i -Naon 1 10H 2 + H₂O Elimination Aldol Plot Product B-hydroxy ketone.