ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (LOOSELEAF)-PACKAGE
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (LOOSELEAF)-PACKAGE
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ISBN: 9781260008562
Author: Carey
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 26, Problem 48DSP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reaction conditions appropriate for the step 1 in the given reaction are to be determined on the basis of the information given.

Concept introduction:

The hydrogen atom attached to the alpha carbon atom of carbonyl compounds is acidic.

It can be abstracted by a base to generate an enolate ion.

The enolate ion can act as a nucleophile and react with alkyl halides via SN2 type of reaction.

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