Organic Chemistry
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781305080485
Author: John E. McMurry
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 22.SE, Problem 51AP
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Interpretation:
The observation that when optically active (R)-2-methylcyclohexanone is treated with either aqueous base or acid, racemization occurs is to be explained.
Concept introduction:
During racemization the optically active
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