In theory, the intramolecular aldol reaction of 6-oxoheptanal could yield the three
Chapter 24, Problem 24.53(choose chapter or problem)
In theory, the intramolecular aldol reaction of 6-oxoheptanal could yield the three compounds shown. It turns out, though, that 1-acetylcyclopentene is by far the major product. Why are the other two compounds formed in only minor amounts? Draw a stepwise mechanism to show how all three products are formed. O O CHO 6-oxoheptanal 1-acetylcyclopentene major product + + OH H2O O CHO
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