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Why was a deuterated compound used in the preceding
Chapter 28, Problem 14P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 14P
Why was a deuterated compound used in the preceding example?
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QUESTION:
Problem 14P
Why was a deuterated compound used in the preceding example?
ANSWER:
Solution 14P
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The bond dissociation energy of C-H bond is higher than the “C-D”bond. Hence C-H bond not easily rearranges to another position. Due to the lown bond dissociation energy of C-D. It easily migrates to another position.
This is the reason to use the deuterated compound used in the reaction.
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