ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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ISBN: 9781266633973
Author: SMITH
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Chapter 25.5, Problem 21P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The compound formed by Cope rearrangement of geranial is to be predicted.

Concept introduction: Cope rearrangement is a thermal [3,3] sigmatropic rearrangement. This rearrangement takes place in 1,5-diene to form more thermodynamically stable compound.

Sigmatropic rearrangements are pericyclic reactions which takes place by concerted mechanism. In these rearrangements migration of sigma bond takes place.

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