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**Aldol/Claisen Reaction Question**

1. Choose the correct major organic product for the following Aldol/Claisen reaction:
   - Options available: [Select]
   
2. Assign the reaction as ALDOL or CLAISEN:
   - Options available: [Select]

**Chemical Reaction Details:**

- Reactants:
  - Benzaldehyde (phenyl group attached to a carbonyl group)
  - Methyl acetate (methoxy group attached to an acetyl group)

- Reagents:
  1. NaOMe/MeOH (Sodium methoxide/methanol)
  2. H₂O⁺ (acidic water)

**Possible Products:**

- A: Structure features a phenyl group connected to a carbon chain with a methoxy group and carbonyl groups.
- B: Structure involves a phenyl group linked with a longer carbon chain featuring multiple carbonyl groups.
- C: Structure shows a phenyl group attached to an elongated carbon chain with a terminal methyl group.
- D: Structure is an enone with a phenyl group connected to a carbon-carbon double bond and a carbonyl group.

**Instructions:**

- Click **here** to preview the image.

**Note:** Examine the structural differences among options A, B, C, and D to determine the correct product of the reaction.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Aldol/Claisen Reaction Question** 1. Choose the correct major organic product for the following Aldol/Claisen reaction: - Options available: [Select] 2. Assign the reaction as ALDOL or CLAISEN: - Options available: [Select] **Chemical Reaction Details:** - Reactants: - Benzaldehyde (phenyl group attached to a carbonyl group) - Methyl acetate (methoxy group attached to an acetyl group) - Reagents: 1. NaOMe/MeOH (Sodium methoxide/methanol) 2. H₂O⁺ (acidic water) **Possible Products:** - A: Structure features a phenyl group connected to a carbon chain with a methoxy group and carbonyl groups. - B: Structure involves a phenyl group linked with a longer carbon chain featuring multiple carbonyl groups. - C: Structure shows a phenyl group attached to an elongated carbon chain with a terminal methyl group. - D: Structure is an enone with a phenyl group connected to a carbon-carbon double bond and a carbonyl group. **Instructions:** - Click **here** to preview the image. **Note:** Examine the structural differences among options A, B, C, and D to determine the correct product of the reaction.
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