Cinnamaldehyde, the aromatic constituent of cinnamon oil, can be synthesized by a crossed aldol condensation. a) Write t
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Cinnamaldehyde, the aromatic constituent of cinnamon oil, can be synthesized by a crossed aldol condensation. a) Write t
Cinnamaldehyde, the aromatic constituent of cinnamon oil, can be synthesized by a crossed aldol condensation. a) Write the equation showing the starting materials that you would use in the synthesis. (2 marks) b) Draw the resonance-stabilized enolate anion formed in the reaction. (2 marks) a) Cinnamaldehyde could undergo a Michael addition with a carbonyl reactant in the presence of a base. Draw the structure of the Michael product when cinnamaldehyde reacts with phenylacetaldehyde, C.H.CH₂CHO. (2 marks)
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