Many of the condensations we have studied are reversible. The reverse reactions are often given the prefix

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Many of the condensations we have studied are reversible. The reverse reactions are often given the prefix retro-, the Latin word meaning “backward.” Propose mechanisms to account for the following reactions.

a.

CH3 H* CH—С—(СH); — СНО HO. (retro-aldol)

b.

c.

d.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0321768414

8th edition

Authors: L. G. Wade Jr.

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