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Although metal ions increase the rate of decarboxylation
Chapter 23, Problem 7P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Although metal ions increase the rate of decarboxylation of dimethyloxaloacetate, they have no
effect on the rate of decarboxylation of either the monoethyl ester of dimethyloxaloacetate or
acetoacetate. Explain why this is so.
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QUESTION:
Although metal ions increase the rate of decarboxylation of dimethyloxaloacetate, they have no
effect on the rate of decarboxylation of either the monoethyl ester of dimethyloxaloacetate or
acetoacetate. Explain why this is so.
ANSWER:
Solution 7P