1. a. The yield of the reaction to form your chalcone is not quantitative. What side products might be formed from your aldol condensation? b. Usually it is difficult for ketones to undergo aldol condensations. Why is your reaction successful?
b)
Aldehyde is more reactive than the ketone towards reaction of enolate and undergoes aldol condensation. But it is difficult for ketones to undergo aldol condensations because all ketones having alpha protons may form enolate
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