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Compete the following reactions: a. b. c. d. e.

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SOLUTION :a.
b.LDA (a bulky strong base) ABSTRACTS less hindered `alpha`-H atom to FORM lithium enolate which adds to C of `(CH=O)` group, to form `BETA`-hydrogen ketone, limiting to only one crossed aldol product. On the other hand, with a weak base (NaOH), two crosed products are formed.

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