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Offline spritastic

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Help with reaction I can't recognize
« on: April 30, 2011, 01:41:17 AM »
Not sure how E and F are obtained. Can someone provide me with a mechanism please? Thanks

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Re: Help with reaction I can't recognize
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2011, 03:05:27 AM »
A good way to start is to map out all the resonance posibilities of the reagents. Try that and see if you spot anything.
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Re: Help with reaction I can't recognize
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2011, 07:01:01 AM »
It's standard Aldol chemistry. Review the Aldol condensation and show an attempt at the question. You will be guided to the answer.
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