Chapter 8.6, Problem 8.14TIY

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The formation of completely deuterated ${\text{CD}}_{\text{3}}\text{OD}$ needs to be explained from ${\text{CD}}_{\text{3}}\text{OH}$ .

Concept Introduction: The hydrogen isotope deuterium can replace hydrogen in a molecule by metalation-hydrolysis. In this process, hydrolysis of molecule take place by heavy water $\left({\text{D}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}\right)$ in presence of metals such as magnesium $\left(\text{Mg}\right)$ .