{"knowledge_schema": {"broad_category": "Organic Chemistry \u2192 Reaction Mechanisms \u2192 Synthesis", "refinement": "This problem involves a multi-step synthesis process that includes deprotonation, alkylation, oxidation, and hydrolysis.", "specific_scope": "The focus is on the transformation of (R)-3-methylcyclohex-2-en-1-one through a series of reactions to determine the final product's structure.", "goal": "Identify the final product structure (C) after a series of reactions starting from (R)-3-methylcyclohex-2-en-1-one."}, "summary": "This problem presents a multi-step organic synthesis involving (R)-3-methylcyclohex-2-en-1-one. The process includes treating the compound with LDA and ethyl iodide to form product A, followed by oxidation with mCPBA to yield product B, and finally hydrolysis with aqueous HCl to produce the final product C. The goal is to determine the structure of product C, which is identified as (2R,3R,4S)-3-ethyl-4-hydroxy-2-methylcyclohexan-1-one."}