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Question

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.

Accepted Answer

Illustration of alkoxymercuration mechanism with two products and mercury acetate.

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Mechanism illustration showing alkoxymercuration with two products highlighted.

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Reaction mechanism diagram for alkoxymercuration with two products shown.

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Diagram depicting alkoxymercuration mechanism with two products and mercury.