allyl-groups-can-be-attached-to-a-benzene-via-the-initial-alkylation-of-a-phenol

Question

Allyl groups can be attached to benzene via the initial alkylation of phenol in a Claisen rearrangement. Determine structures A and B in the reaction below. Note: Phenol alkylation is a Williamson ether synthesis.

Reaction scheme showing Claisen rearrangement with structures A and B labeled.

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Alternative structures A and B for the Claisen rearrangement, highlighting different configurations.

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Structures A and B for the Claisen rearrangement, showing phenol derivatives.

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Another set of structures A and B for the Claisen rearrangement, illustrating variations.

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Final comparison of structures A and B for the Claisen rearrangement with different charges.