24. Enolate Chemistry: Reactions at the Alpha-Carbon
Enolate
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Problem 22-58
Textbook Question
Textbook Question(•••) LOOKING BACK In Chapter 20, we studied the aldol reaction. Although not discussed at the time, this reaction is stereospecific, proceeding through the Zimmerman–Traxler transition state shown here.
(a) Show an arrow-pushing mechanism for this concerted reaction.
(b) Why is this a favorable mechanism?
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