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Chapter 17, Problem 80P

An α, β-unsaturated carbonyl compound can be prepared by a reaction known as a selenenylation-oxidation reaction. A selenoxide is formed as an intermediate. Propose a mechanism for the reaction.

Chapter 17, Problem 80P, An , -unsaturated carbonyl compound can be prepared by a reaction known as a

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An α, β -unsaturated carbonyl compound can be prepared by a reaction known as a selenenylation-oxidation reaction . A selenoxide is formed as an intermediate. Propose a mechanism for the reaction.

Solution Summary: The author explains that Selenylation oxidation reaction is a method for the synthesis of alkenes from selenoxides.

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