
Concept explainers
Interpretation:
A reaction roadmap have to be made for the reactions in the study Guide problem 20.55 and chapter 21.
Concept Introduction:
Addition Reaction: It is defined as
Addition of alcohols to
Example: the reaction of methanol with ethanol to form hemiacetals or acetals.
Unsaturated compound: The nucleophile reacts with
The alkylation at the β carbon of ketone or aldehyde is done by the following mechanism;
(1) Alkylating the β carbon via enamine intermediate.
(2) Alkylating the β carbon via a Michael reaction.
Addition Reaction:
- It is a type of reaction in which two reactants adding together to form a single product.
- It can be said as a reverse reaction of elimination reaction.
- It is a characteristic reaction of
alkane .
Hydrogenation reaction is an addition reaction in which addition of hydrogen to an unsaturated molecule occurs

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Chapter 21 Solutions
Organic Chemistry
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