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Interpretation:
A mechanism for the base catalyzed isomerisation of the minor product formed in the intramolecular aldo cyclization of 2, 5-heptanedione into the major product upon treatment with aqueous NaOH is to be proposed.
Concept introduction:
The steps involved in the conversion required are i) Attack of the hydroxide ion on α, β-unsaturated
To give:
A mechanism for the base catalyzed isomerisation of the minor product formed in the intramolecular aldo cyclization of 2, 5-heptanedione into the major product upon treatment with aqueous NaOH is to be proposed.

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OWLv2 with Student Solutions Manual eBook, 4 terms (24 months) Printed Access Card for McMurry's Organic Chemistry, 9th
- Organic ChemistryChemistryISBN:9781305580350Author:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. FootePublisher:Cengage Learning

