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Oxymercuration

10. Addition Reactions / Oxymercuration / Problem 3

Suggest a possible mechanism for the oxymercuration step of the reaction given below. Take into account the stereochemistry of the products formed.

A

Detailed mechanism of oxymercuration with electron flow arrows and intermediates.

B

Oxymercuration mechanism showing intermediates and final products with stereochemistry.

C

Oxymercuration reaction steps with electron movement and product formation.

D

Illustration of oxymercuration mechanism with detailed electron flow and product stereochemistry.

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