The acid-catalyzed aldol condensation of acetone (just shown) also produces some 2, 6-dimethylhepta-2, 5-dien-4-one. Give a mechanism

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The acid-catalyzed aldol condensation of acetone (just shown) also produces some 2, 6-dimethylhepta-2, 5-dien-4-one. Give a mechanism that explains the formation of this product.
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1118133576

11th edition

Authors: Graham Solomons, Craig Fryhle, Scott Snyder

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