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13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds - Part 1 of 3

13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds - Part 1 of 3

13. Alcohols and Carbonyl Compounds / Oxidizing and Reducing Agents / Problem 1

Determine and explain the mechanism for the cyclopropanation of the given molecule.

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

The reaction mechanism is not concerted; there will be intermediates.

B

The reaction mechanism is concerted; there will be no intermediate.

C

The reaction mechanism is like the S_N1 reaction mechanism.

D

The reaction mechanism involves two non-concerted steps.

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