The base-catalyzed reaction of an aldehyde (having no hydrogens) with an anhydride is called the Perkin condensation.

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The base-catalyzed reaction of an aldehyde (having no hydrogens) with an anhydride is called the Perkin condensation. Propose a mechanism for the following example of the Perkin condensation. (Sodium acetate serves as the base.)
The base-catalyzed reaction of an aldehyde (having no hydrogens) with
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0321768414

8th edition

Authors: L. G. Wade Jr.

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