What is the product of reaction of 4-methyl -3-hexanone with aminobutane??

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anor277
Feb 7, 2016

The imine, the condensation product, and water.

Explanation:

#H_3C-CH_2C(=O)CH(CH_3)CH_2CH_3 + H_2NBu rarr H_3C-CH_2C(=NBu)CH(CH_3)CH_2CH_3 + H_2O#

Both the product and reactant have a chiral centre. Where is it?

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