ORGANIC CHEM W/BIOLOGICAL TOP. ACCESS
ORGANIC CHEM W/BIOLOGICAL TOP. ACCESS
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ISBN: 9781264382545
Author: SMITH
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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Chapter 29, Problem 44P
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Interpretation: The mechanism for the given reaction is to be drawn.

Concept introduction: In biological reactions, allylic carbocations are the intermediates that are required for the formation of Farnesyl diphosphate.

The general steps involved in the biological formation of Farnesyl diphosphate are stated below.

➢ The first step is the generation of allylic carbocation by the loss of the diphosphate group.

➢ The second step is the nucleophilic attack of isopentyl diphosphate to form new bond.

➢ The third step is the deprotonation to give final product.

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