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Author: Francis A Carey Dr., Robert M. Giuliano
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Chapter 21.8, Problem 24P
Problem 21.24
Mesityl oxide is an industrial chemical prepared by an aldol condensation. From what organic starting material is mesityl oxide prepared? It often contains about
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