(a)
Interpretation:
A reaction free-energy diagram for acid-catalyzed enol formation using the mechanism in Eq.22.17b is to be sketched.
Concept Introduction:
Conversion of
(b)
Interpretation:
A reaction free-energy diagram for the acid catalyzed halogenation of
Concept Introduction:
Halogenation reaction of aldehyde or ketone is done either in acidic or in basic aqueous medium. The halogenation takes place at the
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