Why does it not like the one with pink arrows for the green box of the answer? Please explain in detail. Thanks.
What is the major organic product of the following reaction (Hint: enolates prefer conjugate attack if possible.)
CHO + CH3CCH2COCH3
CH3COCH3 + CH3CH2COCH3
IV.
II.
CH3COCH3 HO-CH2CH3
V
CH3CH2COCH3
HO
CH3COCH3 CH3
III.
ENOLATE mechanism
CH3C
Why does it not like this below in the green box of the answer?