Organic Chemistry (6th Edition)
Organic Chemistry (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781260119107
Author: Janice Gorzynski Smith
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
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Chapter 21.10, Problem 26P
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation: The ketones formed by the given reaction are to be predicted.

Concept introduction: The α hydrogen attached to the β- ketoester is acidic in nature and the hydrolysis and decarboxylation of the product obtained by substitution reaction of enolate ion with alkyl halide gives ketone.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation: The ketone formed by reaction is to be predicted.

Concept introduction: The α hydrogen attached to the β- ketoester is acidic in nature and the hydrolysis and decarboxylation of the product obtained by substitution reaction of enolate ion with alkyl halide gives ketone.

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