16. Conjugated Systems
Claisen Rearrangement
5PRACTICE PROBLEM
The following is an example of a Johnson-Claisen reaction, which is a Claisen reaction variant. Provide the possible mechanism for the first step in the reaction.
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The following is an example of a Johnson-Claisen reaction, which is a Claisen reaction variant. Provide the possible mechanism for the first step in the reaction.