When each of the following ketones is treated with aqueous sodium hydroxide, the aldol product is obtained

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When each of the following ketones is treated with aqueous sodium hydroxide, the aldol product is obtained in poor yields. In these cases, special distillation techniques are used to increase the yield of aldol product. In each case, predict the aldol addition product that is obtained, and propose a mechanism for its formation:

(a)

When each of the following ketones is treated with aqueous


(b)

When each of the following ketones is treated with aqueous


(c)


(d)

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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