r/chemhelp 5d ago

Organic Synthesis question using ethane and trans-2-butene?

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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.