Chapter 16.9, Problem 11P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The unimolecular dissociation of the last intermediate in the oxidation of citronellol is to be described using curved arrows. The sulfur containing product formed in the reaction is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Curved arrows are used to show the movement of bonding and/or lone pair of electrons in a mechanism forming the desired or expected transition state, intermediate, or product.

The curved arrow starts at the bond or lone pair and ends at the atom as a lone pair or between two atoms forming a new bond.