Consider the following reaction. Use this reaction to answer the following questions.
-The product of this reaction is ______.
A) a β, γ-unsaturated aldehyde
B) an α, β-unsaturated ketone
C) an α, β-unsaturated aldehyde
D) an enol

Question

Consider the following reaction.  Use this reaction to answer the following questions.
-The product of this reaction is ______.
A) a β, γ-unsaturated aldehyde 
B) an α, β-unsaturated ketone 
C) an α, β-unsaturated aldehyde 
D) an enol

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reaction described typically involves the formation of an α, β-unsaturated aldehyde through a process such as the aldol condensation followed by dehydration, which removes water to form the double bond between the α and β carbon atoms adjacent to the aldehyde group.

Consider the Following Reaction