What is the major product obtained from the following reaction (assume enantiomer is also formed)?
A)I
B)II
C)III
D)IV

Question

What is the major product obtained from the following reaction (assume enantiomer is also formed)? 
A)I 
B)II 
C)III 
D)IV

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The reaction is an intramolecular aldol condensation in which an enolate attacks a carbonyl group forming a new carbon-carbon bond and forming a six-membered ring. The product formed will have a conjugated double bond system. Only option B satisfies these conditions.

What Is the Major Product Obtained from the Following Reaction