(a)
Interpretation: The stepwise mechanism for the reaction of
Concept introduction: Nucleophilic addition reaction is a type of organic reaction in which the nucleophile is added to an electrophilic site. In case of carbonyl compounds, the carbonyl carbon acts as an electrophilic site.
(b)
Interpretation: The validation of the fact that
Concept introduction: Nucleophilic addition reaction is a type of organic reaction in which the nucleophile is added to an electrophilic site. In case of carbonyl compounds, the carbonyl carbon acts as an electrophilic site.
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