21. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition
Ketone and Aldehyde Synthesis Reactions
3:46 minutes
Problem 18.27
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionIn the mechanism for acetal hydrolysis shown, the ring oxygen
atom was protonated first, the ring was cleaved, and then
the methoxy group was lost. The mechanism could also
be written to show the methoxy oxygen protonating
and cleaving first, followed by ring cleavage.
Draw this alternative mechanism.
Verified Solution
This video solution was recommended by our tutors as helpful for the problem above
Video duration:
3mPlay a video:
69
views
Was this helpful?
Related Practice