Which of the following could result as a product in the aldol condensa...
It is an α, β-unsaturated ketone which can be formed in an aldol condensation followed by dehydration.
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Which of the following could result as a product in the aldol condensa...
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- **Aldol Condensation Reaction**
Aldol condensation is a reaction in organic chemistry in which an enolate ion reacts with a carbonyl compound to form a β-hydroxyaldehyde or β-hydroxyketone, followed by dehydration to give a conjugated enone.
- **Given Compounds**
In the options provided, the correct product of the aldol condensation reaction is 4-methyl-3-penten-2-one (option 'A'). This compound is formed by the condensation of a ketone with an enolate ion, followed by dehydration.
- **Explanation**
- 4-methyl-3-penten-2-one is formed by the condensation of a ketone (pentan-2-one) with an enolate ion derived from another molecule of the same ketone.
- The enolate ion attacks the carbonyl carbon of the ketone, leading to the formation of a β-hydroxyketone.
- The β-hydroxyketone then undergoes dehydration, resulting in the formation of a conjugated enone (4-methyl-3-penten-2-one).
- **Conclusion**
In the aldol condensation reaction, the correct product is 4-methyl-3-penten-2-one, as it follows the mechanism of enolate ion attacking a carbonyl compound, leading to the formation of a β-hydroxyketone followed by dehydration to give a conjugated enone.
Which of the following could result as a product in the aldol condensa...
Aldol condensation reaction
4-methyl-3-penten-2-on
I have to find the condensation , the reaction, to get the aldol part of the equation or the whole equation.