Organic Chemistry (9th Edition)
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Author: Leroy G. Wade, Jan W. Simek
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14, Problem 14.52SP
(a)
Interpretation Introduction
To determine: The mechanism for the given reaction and type of mechanism it follows.
Interpretation: The mechanism for the given reaction and type of mechanism it follows is to be identified.
Concept introduction: In an addition reaction, atoms are added in a compound that has a double and a triple bond.
In an elimination reaction, a substituent is removed from the compound and this removal of a substituent leads to the formation of a bond.
(b)
Interpretation Introduction
To determine: The mechanism of the given reaction.
Interpretation: The information that
Concept introduction: Steps for correct mechanism are shown below.
- The atoms that contain double bond or those containing cations act as electrophiles.
- The atoms with lone pair act as nucleophiles.
- Identify the electrophiles site in the given compound.
- Draw the arrow starting from the correct site and ending at the correct site.
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