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Chapter 23: Q43E (page 783)

The following reaction involves an intramolecular aldol reaction followed by a retroaldol-like reaction. Write both steps, and show their mechanisms.

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The product is formed by aldol reaction.

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Reaction

The given reaction is,

02

Mechanism

The mechanism for the above reaction is,

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