EBK ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
EBK ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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ISBN: 9781260475685
Author: SMITH
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 18, Problem 70P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: A stepwise mechanism for the formation of salsolinol in the given reaction is to be drawn.

Concept introduction: A nucleophilic addition reaction takes place rapidly when carbonyl carbon is more electrophilic. An acid catalyzed reaction makes carbonyl carbon more electrophilic towards the nucleophilic attack.Both aldehydes and ketones yield imines or enamines, when they are treated with amines in the presence of mild acid.

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