Q.1 The aldehyde and the ketone below are self-condensed with aqueous NaOH so that an unsaturated carbonyl compound is the product in both cases. Give a structure for each product and explain why you think this product is formed.
Q.2 What happens when the following compound is heated with dil. NaOH?
Q.3 Explain their formation.
Q.4 Synthesise the following products.
Q.5 How many products will be obtained if mixture of acetaldehyde and propanal is treated with Dil. NaOH? What are they? Write the corresponding dehydrated product as well.
Q.6 Cite an example of intramolecular Aldol Condensation. Provide proper mechanism.