Organic Chemistry
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Author: John E. McMurry
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Chapter 22.SE, Problem 33MP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
A mechanism for the unexpected formation of an isomer of laurene instead of laurene in the Wittig reaction shown is to be proposed.
Concept introduction:
Wittig reagents can act as bases and bring about enolization of
To propose
A mechanism for the unexpected formation of an isomer of laurene instead of laurene in the Wittig reaction shown.
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