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Chapter 23: Q25E (page 783)

The following molecule was formed by an intramolecular aldol reaction. What dicarbonyl precursor was used for its preparation?

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The molecule is formed by the aldol reaction.

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01

Product

The given product is,

02

Reactant

The reaction for the formation of the given product by aldol reaction is,

Thus, the reactant used for the production of given product is,

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