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Chapter 25, Problem 27P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
A mechanism is to be proposed for the given transformation which was carried out as a part of a multistep synthesis of digitoxigenin.
Concept Introduction:
Hydroxyl group is not a good leaving group.
In the presence of an acid, the hydroxyl group gets protonated and is converted to a good leaving group.
A carbocation is formed when the leaving group departs. Resonance of the positive charge stabilizes the carbocation.
Addition of water to the carbocation results in further reaction and deprotonation.
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Organic Chemistry - Standalone book
Ch. 25.2 - What fatty acids are produced on hydrolysis of...Ch. 25.3 - Give the structure of the keto acyl-ACP formed...Ch. 25.4 - Prob. 3PCh. 25.4 - Prob. 4PCh. 25.5 - Prob. 5PCh. 25.6 - Write the structural formula and give the IUPAC...Ch. 25.6 - Prob. 7PCh. 25.7 - Locate the isoprene units in each of the...Ch. 25.7 - Prob. 9PCh. 25.9 - Prob. 10P
Ch. 25.9 - Prob. 11PCh. 25.10 - Prob. 12PCh. 25.11 - Prob. 13PCh. 25.11 - Prob. 14PCh. 25.12 - Prob. 15PCh. 25.16 - Prob. 16PCh. 25 - Prob. 17PCh. 25 - Prob. 18PCh. 25 - Prob. 19PCh. 25 - Pyrethrins are a group of naturally occurring...Ch. 25 - Prob. 21PCh. 25 - Prob. 22PCh. 25 - Prob. 23PCh. 25 - Prob. 24PCh. 25 - Prob. 25PCh. 25 - Prob. 26PCh. 25 - Prob. 27PCh. 25 - Prob. 28PCh. 25 - A synthesis of triacylglycerols has been described...Ch. 25 - Prob. 30PCh. 25 - Prob. 31PCh. 25 - Prob. 32PCh. 25 - Prob. 33DSPCh. 25 - Prob. 34DSPCh. 25 - Prob. 35DSPCh. 25 - Prob. 36DSPCh. 25 - Prob. 37DSPCh. 25 - Prob. 38DSP
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