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12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols - Part 3 of 4
12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols / Making Ethers - Alkoxymercuration / Problem 7

Suggest a mechanism for the alkoxymercuration reaction below, and box the final product(s).


Chemical reaction diagram for alkoxymercuration of an alkene with mercury acetate.

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