The problem of double compared with single alkylation of ketones by iodomethane and base is mentioned in Section $18 - 4$ . Write a detailed mechanism showing how some double alkylation occurs even when only one equivalent each of the iodide and base is used. Suggest a reason why the enamine alkylation procedure solves this problem.

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The problem of double compared with single alkylation of ketones by iodomethane and base is mentioned in Section

18 - 4

. Write a detailed mechanism showing how some double alkylation occurs even when only one equivalent each of the iodide and base is used. Suggest a reason why the enamine alkylation procedure solves this problem.

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Question Text	The problem of double compared with single alkylation of ketones by iodomethane and base is mentioned in Section $18 - 4$ . Write a detailed mechanism showing how some double alkylation occurs even when only one equivalent each of the iodide and base is used. Suggest a reason why the enamine alkylation procedure solves this problem.
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Subject	Chemistry
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