Draw the enolate ion that is formed when each of the following compounds is treated with sodium

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Draw the enolate ion that is formed when each of the following compounds is treated with sodium ethoxide. In each case, draw all resonance structures of the enolate ion, and predict whether a substantial amount of ketone will be present together with the enolate at equilibrium.

(a)

Draw the enolate ion that is formed when each of


(b)

Draw the enolate ion that is formed when each of


(c)


(d)

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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