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Write a mechanism involving an enolate ion intermediate for the reaction shown in Eq
Chapter 22, Problem 22.3(choose chapter or problem)
Write a mechanism involving an enolate ion intermediate for the reaction shown in Eq. 22.6. Explain why only the a-hydrogens are replaced by deuterium.
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Write a mechanism involving an enolate ion intermediate for the reaction shown in Eq. 22.6. Explain why only the a-hydrogens are replaced by deuterium.
ANSWER:Problem 22.3
Write a mechanism involving an enolate ion intermediate for the reaction shown in Eq. 22.6. Explain why only the a-hydrogens are replaced by deuterium.
Step by Step Solution
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The structure of cyclohexanone is as follows.
In this structure, Hydrogen is most acidic and these are replaced by the deuterium.