Organic Chemistry
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Chapter 10.8, Problem BQ
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The general mechanistic acronym that represents the given reaction at the best has to be described.
Concept Introduction:
Oxidation of alcohols: Oxidation of primary alcohol gives an
Oxidation of alcohols by
E2 reaction: In the reaction, a base abstract a proton, forcing the electrons to make a double bond and the leaving group leaves the substrate simultaneously.
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