Question

3. Mechanisms. Draw curved arrow mechanisms. Some questions have additional instructions,please read carefully (21 points, points indicated for each) a) Attempted directed aldol with a thioester and a ketone produced

a beta-lactone! Draw a reasonable mechanism. If resonance forms are possible for any intermediate, draw curved arrows such that the major contributor forms. 7 points

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