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Chapter 17.14C, Problem 17.31P
Interpretation Introduction
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The mechanisms for the Birch reduction of benzoic acid and anisole are to be shown and the reason corresponding to the fact that the observed orientation of reduction is favoured in both the cases is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The reduction of an
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Organic Chemistry Plus Masteringchemistry With Pearson Etext, Global Edition
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