Organic Chemistry III

Professor Carl C. Wamser

Quiz 18

Chem 336 - Spring 2005

1. (3 points) Complete the following reactions by adding the missing part:

a)

b)

c)

2. (3 points) The compound shown below could undergo an intramolecular aldol reaction in three different ways. Write the three possible products after dehydration. (Suggestion: number the carbons to help keep track of them.)

3. (4 points) Write a complete mechanism for the mixed aldol reaction of benzaldehyde with acetone, including dehydration. Show all steps and all resonance forms for any intermediates.