All rearrangements we have discussed so far have involved generation of an electron-deficient carbon followed by a 1,2-shift of an atom or a group of atoms from an adjacent atom to the electron-deficient carbon. Rearrangements by a 1,2-shift can also occur following the generation of an electron-deficient oxygen. Propose a mechanism for the acid-catalyzed rearrangement of cumene hydroperoxide to phenol and acetone. H,SO, OOH OH + O= Cumene Phenol Acetone hydroperoxide

All rearrangements we have discussed so far have involved generation of an electron-deficient carbon followed by a 1,2-shift of an atom or a group of atoms from an adjacent atom to the electron-deficient carbon. Rearrangements by a 1,2-shift can also occur following the generation of an electron-deficient oxygen. Propose a mechanism for the acid-catalyzed rearrangement of cumene hydroperoxide to phenol and acetone. H,SO, OOH OH + O= Cumene Phenol Acetone hydroperoxide

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Chapter16: Aldehydes And Ketones

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Problem 16.65P: All rearrangements we have discussed so far have involved generation of an electron-deficient carbon...

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