Essential Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition)
Essential Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321937711
Author: Paula Yurkanis Bruice
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 11.14, Problem 26P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To propose a mechanism for the reaction of acetic anhydride with water.

Concept introduction:

The reaction of acetic anhydride with water is a nucleophilic substitution reaction. The nucleophile from the reagent attacks the carbonyl carbon in acetic anhydride to form a tetrahedral intermediate. The carboxylate ion leaves the intermediate leading to form the corresponding product.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The difference in the mechanism for the reaction of acetic anhydride with water and acetic anhydride with alcohol has to be explained.

Concept introduction:

The reaction of acetic anhydride with water is a nucleophilic substitution reaction. The nucleophile from the reagent attacks the carbonyl carbon in acetic anhydride to form a tetrahedral intermediate. The carboxylate ion leaves the intermediate leading to form the corresponding product.

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