Propose mechanisms for the Birch reductions of benzoic acid and anisole just shown. Show why the observed orientation of reduction is favored in each case.

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Propose mechanisms for the Birch reductions of benzoic acid and anisole just shown. Show why the observed orientation of reduction is favored in each case.

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