Organic Chemistry (6th Edition)
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Chapter 16.5, Problem 11P
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Interpretation: The stepwise mechanism for the intramolecular Friedel–Crafts acylation of compound
Concept introduction: The Friedel-Craft acylation is a type of electrophilic substitution reaction.
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Organic Chemistry (6th Edition)
Ch. 16.1 - Prob. 1PCh. 16.2 - Prob. 2PCh. 16.3 - Prob. 3PCh. 16.4 - Prob. 4PCh. 16.5 - Prob. 5PCh. 16.5 - Prob. 6PCh. 16.5 - Prob. 9PCh. 16.5 - Problem 18.9 Draw the product of each reaction
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