Which statements about enolate formation from the ketone shown are correct? Select all that apply.

AKinetic enolate formation is under thermodynamic control.
BLDA in THF at $- 7 8^{\circ}$ C gives mainly the less substituted enolate.
CKinetic deprotonation is faster at C6 because its protons are less hindered than the tertiary C2-H.
DA weak base such as ethoxide at room temperature allows equilibration and gives mainly the more substituted enolate.

Answer: B, C, D

The ketone shown is 2-methylcyclohexanone. Kinetic enolate formation is irreversible and rate controlled; the bulky strong base LDA at

- 7 8^{\circ}

C removes the more accessible C6 proton (statements 1 and 4). A weak base at

2 5^{\circ}

C allows proton transfer between enolates, so the more substituted, more stable enolate predominates (statement 2). Statement 3 is false because kinetic control means rate, not stability, determines the product.

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Answer: B, C, D

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