Write a rational arrow-pushing mechanism for the formation of the product you obtained.. ( This is the synthesis of dibenzalacetone using benzaldehyde and acetone)
b) Why is it important to maintain equivalent proportions of reagents in this reaction? 2 mks
c) Which side products do you expect in this reaction? How are they removed? 2 mks
d) Why is the crude product in this experiment washed with sodium bicarbonate? 2 mks
e) How would you change the procedures in this experiment if you wished to synthesize benzalacetone (C6H5CHCHCOCH3) or benzalacetophenone (C6H5CHCHPCOC6H5)?