Ochem 2 Lab. This is the reaction scheme:

Identify the identities of both product (crude) and product (purified by recrystallization from 95% ethanol) (Hint: the melting point of the product is from 95-105 degrees C). Is your purified compound is greater than 95% pure based on the IR spectrum and melting point?

before purify:

after purify:

Thank you. Please answer with explaination. I will definitely like.

Figure 5. Generic Aldol Condensation Procedure + NaOH EtOH R R apo R I R' R' R R 96- 95 90 85 80 75 %T 70 65 60 55- 52 4000 3000 450 2000 1500 3500 2500 1000 cm-1 89 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 1% 50 45 40 35- 30 1000 450 1500 25 22+ 4000 2000 2500 3000 3500 cm-1