Please EXPLAIN each of the 4 points, especially point C!

a. Benzaldehyde is electrophile. the enolate ion is the nucleophile

b. I am attaching what I have for part B below.

c. ?

d. step 3 of the reaction is regiochemical?

Part B

14. Explain the reaction shown below. Include the following pieces in your explanation. a. Identify the electrophile and the nucleophile. b. Draw a curved arrow mechanism for this reaction. (Assume an acidic work-up). c. Explain the electron flow. d. Indicate any regiochemical or stereochemical preferences