Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The structure of adduct A formed in the given reaction is to be shown.
Concept Introduction:
Pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) is a coenzyme. PLP is used in different reactions of amino acids. The transamination reaction of amino acid takes place in presence of PLP. PLP contain an
(b)
Interpretation:
The curved-arrow mechanism for the decarboxylation reaction of A to form new imine intermediate X is to be shown.
Concept Introduction:
Pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) is a coenzyme. PLP is used in different reactions of amino acids. The transamination reaction of amino acid takes place in presence of PLP. PLP contain an aldehyde group which reacts with amino acid to form imine.
(c)
Interpretation:
The curved-arrow mechanism for the acid-base reaction of imine X to form new imine Y is to be shown.
Concept Introduction:
Pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) is a coenzyme. PLP is used in different reactions of amino acids. The transamination reaction of amino acid takes place in presence of PLP. PLP contain an aldehyde group which reacts with amino acid to form imine.

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- Organic ChemistryChemistryISBN:9781305580350Author:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. FootePublisher:Cengage Learning

