In the partial mechanism for the formation of cholesterol from squalene (Equation 11-38, p. 593), the steps for thefollowing transformation were not shown explicitly. As indicated, the transformation involves three electrophilic additionsteps. Draw each step and its curved arrow notation explicitly.H-HCH3 CH3Three electrophilicaddition stepsCH3HHOHOAProtosterol cation

The overall carbocation rearrangement series is shown in equation 11.8 as follows:

Answered: In the partial mechanism for the…

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Chapter11: Ethers, Epoxides, And Sulfides

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