Reaction of acetone with D3O1 yields hexadeuterioacetone.

Chapter 9, Problem 9

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Reaction of acetone with \(\mathrm {D_3O^+}\) yields hexadeuterioacetone. That is, all the hydrogens in acetone are exchanged for deuterium. Review the mechanism of mercuric-ion-catalyzed alkyne hydration, and then propose a mechanism for this deuterium incorporation.

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

D_3O^+

H_3C

CH_3

D_3O^+

D_3C

CD_3

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