Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
To propose a mechanism for the reaction of acetic anhydride with water and alcohol.
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 the collapse of the tetrahedral intermediate to form the corresponding product.
(b)
Interpretation:
To propose a mechanism for the reaction of acetic anhydride with water and alcohol.
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 the collapse of the tetrahedral intermediate to form the corresponding product.
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