Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781936221349
Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 17, Problem 17.19P
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The mechanism for synthesis of farnesol from geranyl pyrophosphate is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Isoprene unit contains five carbon atoms. The carbon atoms of isoprene unit are connected by sigma bond or pi bond. Terpenes and terpenoids contain unequal number of isoprene units.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The mechanism for synthesis of αpinene from the given carbocation is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Isoprene unit contains five carbon atoms. The carbon atoms of isoprene unit are connected by sigma bond or pi bond. Terpenes and terpenoids contain unequal number of isoprene units.

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