Question - In Preparation of an alpha, beta-unsaturated ketone via Michael Addition + Aldol Condensation, why is water added to the reaction mixture during the isolation of the crude product?
The reactants are ethylacetoacetate and trans-chalcone -----> 6-ethoxycarbonyl-3,5-diphenyl-2-cyclohexenone
State your respond by means of significant figures.