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Imine vs Enamine - Part 2 of 6

21. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition / Imine vs Enamine / Problem 6

Draw a mechanism for the reaction of acetaldehyde with methanol in the presence of an acid.

A

Mechanism of acetaldehyde reacting with methanol in acid, showing nucleophilic addition.

B

Alternative mechanism for acetaldehyde and methanol reaction in acid, illustrating imine vs enamine formation.

C

Detailed mechanism of acetaldehyde and methanol reaction in acid, highlighting nucleophilic steps.

D

Another view of the acetaldehyde and methanol reaction mechanism in acid, focusing on nucleophilic addition.

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