Organic Chemistry II

Professor Carl C. Wamser

Chem 335 - Winter Term

Quiz 18

1. (2 points) Write the structures for the possible enol tautomers of the ketone shown below, and predict the most stable enol form.


2. (4 points) Complete the reactions below by adding the expected major product.

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b)

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3. (4 points) Write a complete mechanism for the aldol condensation (including dehydration) of acetaldehyde in aqueous base.