
(a)
Interpretation:
The curved arrow mechanism for the given transformation is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The decarboxylation of amino acid involves the removal of the carboxyl group with the release of a carbon dioxide molecule. In
(b)
Interpretation:
The group that served as an electron sink for the decarboxylation mechanism is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
The decarboxylation of amino acid involves the removal of the carboxyl group with the release of carbon dioxide molecule. In organic chemistry, it is known in many name reactions. In photosynthesis, the first step is the addition of carbon dioxide which is the reverse step of decarboxylation and is known as carboxylation process.

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Chapter 26 Solutions
Organic Chemistry
- Draw the mechanism for the formation of diol by starting with one pen and all in... basic conditions then acidic conditions then draw the mechanism for the formation of a carboxylic acid from your product.arrow_forwardDraw the mechanism for the oxidation of 3-bromo-cyclohexan-1-ol.arrow_forwardConvert the following Fischer projection to Haworth projections. show work and show the arrows please.arrow_forward
- Draw the mechanism for the substitution reaction converting an alcohol into an alkyl halide. If chirality is important to the reaction include it.arrow_forwardWrite, in words three different reactions we can use to make an alcohol.arrow_forwardDraw the reduction mechanism for the reduction of the aldehyde.arrow_forward
- Organic ChemistryChemistryISBN:9781305580350Author:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. FootePublisher:Cengage Learning
