When acetoacetic acid is decarboxylated in the presence of bromine, bromoacetone is
Chapter 22, Problem 22.66(choose chapter or problem)
When acetoacetic acid is decarboxylated in the presence of bromine, bromoacetone is isolated (see Fig. P22.68). The rate of appearance of bromoacetone is described by the following rate law: rate 5 k[acetoacetic acid] (The reaction rate is zero order in bromine.) Suggest a mechanism for the reaction that is consistent with this rate law.
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