Problems and exercisesFacial control (asymmetric synthesis)
Exercise 1
How many stereoisomers can form in the aldol addition of the enolate of 3-pentanone to (R)-2-methylbutanal? How many if the aldehyde is racemic?
How many stereoisomers can form in the aldol addition of the enolate of 3-pentanone to (R)-2-methylbutanal? How many if the aldehyde is racemic?