The following reaction occurs at room temperature in acidic solution, first formingintermediate A, which then rearranges into final product B .i. Show the mechanism for the formation of Intermediate A. )ii. Show the mechanism for the rearrangement of A to B. Explain why the reaction does NOT occur readily in basic solution using your mechanism from 2.a

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The following reaction occurs at room temperature in acidic solution, first formingintermediate A, which then rearranges into final product B

.i. Show the mechanism for the formation of Intermediate A.

)ii. Show the mechanism for the rearrangement of A to B. 

 

Explain why the reaction does NOT occur readily in basic solution using your mechanism from 2.a

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A B
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A + CO2
Transcribed Image Text:{ 2. شمار or A B Ho© ين 30 A + CO2
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