Chapter 11 - Condensation Reactions
Practice Exercises
Enols and Enolates
Indicate the structures of the enols and enolates that would be in equilibrium
with the ketone below. Predict which would be the more stable enol and more
stable enolate.
Alpha-Substitution Reactions
Write a mechanism for the bromination of acetone using acid catalysis.
Write a mechanism for the methylation of cyclopentanone.
Aldol Reactions
The enzyme aldolase catalyzes the reaction shown below. Show why this
is an aldol reaction.
Condensation Reactions
Write mechanisms for the following reactions:
