Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781305080485
Author: John E. McMurry
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 25.SE, Problem 65AP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A mechanism for the interconversion of glucose and mannose when treated with dilute aqueous NaOH is to be proposed.

Concept introduction:

The steps involved in the interconversion of glucose and mannose when treated with dilute aqueous NaOH are i) Removal of a proton from the carbon α-to the carbonyl group to form an enolate anion ii) Reprotonation of the enolate anion.

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A mechanism for the interconversion of glucose and mannose when treated with dilute aqueous NaOH.

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