Problems and exercisesAldol Condensation
1. Self-condensations
Draw the products of the aldol condensation of the following compounds with themselves: acetophenone, cyclohexanone and phenylacetaldehyde.
2. Crossed aldol condensation
What is obtained when a mixture of benzaldehyde and acetone is treated with NaOH in ethanol? And with excess benzaldehyde?
3. Intramolecular condensation
Which product is obtained when 2,5-hexanedione is treated with base? And 2,6-heptanedione?