
Organic Chemistry
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Author: John E. McMurry
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Chapter 23.1, Problem 2P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
Using curved arrows to indicate the electron flow in each step, how the base catalyzed retro-aldol reaction of 4-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone takes place to yield 2 equivalents of acetone, is to be shown.
Concept introduction:
The steps involved in the retro-aldol reaction are i) Deprotonation by the base used ii) Elimination of the enolate ion iii) Protonation of the anion.
To show:
Using curved arrows to indicate the electron flow in each step how the base catalyzed retro-aldol reaction of 4-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone takes place to yield 2 equivalents of acetone.
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