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Saponification

22. Carboxylic Acid Derivatives: NAS / Saponification / Problem 3

The labeled intermediate is formed during the base-catalyzed hydrolysis of the ester. Propose a suitable mechanism for the following transformations:

A

Mechanism of ester hydrolysis with labeled intermediates and transformations in saponification.

B

Detailed reaction mechanism for ester hydrolysis with intermediates in saponification process.

C

Illustration of ester hydrolysis mechanism with intermediates and transformations in saponification.

D

Saponification reaction mechanism showing ester hydrolysis and formation of intermediates.

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