EBK ESSENTIAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
EBK ESSENTIAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Chapter 12, Problem 37P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The plausible reaction and mechanism for the acid-catalyzed hydrolysis of imine has to be written.

Concept Introduction:

Imine formation:

Aldehyde or ketone reacts with a primary amine and forms imine in mildly acidic conditions.

Example for the formation of imine is shown here:

  EBK ESSENTIAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, Chapter 12, Problem 37P

  • Imines contain C=N .
  • Imines are also called as Schiff bases, named after Hugo Schiff who described their formation.

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