A chemist proposes that the following reaction occurs via an SN2 mechanism rather than the usual addition-elimination reaction (i.e., addition of HO¯ at the carbonyl carbon followed by loss of methanol with reformation of the carbonyl) usually observed in ester hydrolysis reactions under basic conditions. On carrying out the reaction using 18O-labeled hydroxide anion in 180-labeled water (18OH /H21®O), the chemist finds that only 180-labeled methanol is produced. What does this suggest about the hypothesis? Explain. H,0 + H;C-ğH

A chemist proposes that the following reaction occurs via an SN2 mechanism rather than the usual addition-elimination reaction (i.e., addition of HO¯ at the carbonyl carbon followed by loss of methanol with reformation of the carbonyl) usually observed in ester hydrolysis reactions under basic conditions. On carrying out the reaction using 18O-labeled hydroxide anion in 180-labeled water (18OH /H21®O), the chemist finds that only 180-labeled methanol is produced. What does this suggest about the hypothesis? Explain. H,0 + H;C-ğH

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