Instructions: Consider the reaction below to answer the following question(s).

-Refer to instructions.The product of this reaction is:

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Instructions: Consider the reaction below to answer the following question(s).

-Refer to instructions.The product of this reaction is:

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reactant is an alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehyde, and the product is also an alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehyde. The reaction involves the addition of an alcohol to the carbonyl group, followed by dehydration of the resulting hemiacetal. The resulting product has a C=C double bond conjugated to the carbonyl group, making it an alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehyde.

Instructions: Consider the Reaction Below to Answer the Following Question(s)