Problem: Draw the major product of the following three-steps synthesis.

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For the three- step synthesis (Stork-Enamine Synthesis): 


  1. Ketone + 2° amine → enamine
  2. Formation of imine: Enamine + Alkyl group (Ketone) → Imine
  3. Hydrolysis of Imine: Imine + H3O+ → β-dicarbonyl ketone 

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Draw the major product of the following three-steps synthesis.

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