Enols and Enolates

Question 1

if multiple alpha hydrogens

Answer 1

can get the more stable or less stable product depending on what base you use to abstract

Question 2

more stable product

Answer 2

use small strong base (NaH, NaNH2)

thermodynamic product, higher E pathway

Question 3

less stable product

Answer 3

use strong bulky base to get

kinetic product, lower E pathway