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Chapter 11, Problem 84P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
A vicinal diol has \(\mathrm{OH}\) groups on adjacent carbons. The dehydration of a vicinal diol is accompanied by a rearrangement called the pinacol rearrangement. Propose a mechanism for this reaction.
Equation Transcription:
OH
Text Transcription:
OH
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
A vicinal diol has \(\mathrm{OH}\) groups on adjacent carbons. The dehydration of a vicinal diol is accompanied by a rearrangement called the pinacol rearrangement. Propose a mechanism for this reaction.
Equation Transcription:
OH
Text Transcription:
OH
ANSWER:
Solution 84P