Question

Question: What product is formed when each pair of compounds is treated with NaOEt in ethanol?

Short answer

Answer

Step-by-step solution

 Step 1: Michael reaction

Michael reaction involves the formation of a new bond between the carbon atoms. It is done on the $\mathit{\beta }\mathbf{-}$carbon of Michael acceptor.

Explanation

a.

The reaction is shown below:

Formation of products in a

b.

The reaction is shown below:

Formation of products in b