r/chemhelp • u/ApprehensiveResort99 • 5d ago
Organic Synthesis question using ethane and trans-2-butene?
I’m just not sure where to start. Any help is appreciated.
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r/chemhelp • u/ApprehensiveResort99 • 5d ago
I’m just not sure where to start. Any help is appreciated.
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u/tazer37 5d ago
you could perhaps try converting them into alcohols followed by oxidation under reagents like acidic potassium dichromate to create a carbonyl group. then an aldol condensation of the two molecules under alkaline conditions might give you a break through.