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Chapter 12, Problem 12.75P
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Interpretation: The stepwise mechanism for the given Birch reduction is to be drawn.

Concept introduction: Birch reduction is type of organic reaction in which the aromatic rings undergo 1, 4-reduction to form unconjugated dienes in presence of sodium or lithium atom in ammonia. The mechanism involves the addition of electron followed by protonation.

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