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Answer: Propose a plausible mechanism for the following
Chapter 10, Problem 10.64(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Propose a plausible mechanism for the following tautomerization process: N H CH3 N CH3 H3O+
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Propose a plausible mechanism for the following tautomerization process: N H CH3 N CH3 H3O+
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
These structures are very similar to enol-keto tautomers. In fact, these are known as enamine-imine tautomers. They will isomerize using a very similar mechanism as the enol-keto isomerization.
First, the alkene of the enzyme is protonated to give a carbocation.