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Chapter 11, Problem 11.51P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The three carbocation rearrangements in the synthesis of cholesterol from squalene as per Equation 11.38 are to be drawn using curved arrow notation.
Concept introduction:
Carbocations are prone to rearrangements. Generally, this rearrangement is driven by the formation of a more stable carbocation. There are three ways in which a carbocation rearrangement can occur – a
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