(a)
Interpretation:
A mechanism for the dehydration of diacetone alcohol to mesityl oxide in acidic medium is to be proposed.
Concept introduction:
When a basic or acidic mixture of an aldol product is heated, dehydration of alcohol
(b)
Interpretation:
A mechanism for the dehydration of diacetone alcohol to mesityl oxide in basic medium is to be proposed.
Concept introduction:
When a basic or acidic mixture of an aldol product is heated, dehydration of an alcohol functional group takes place. The product formed is a conjugated
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