Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781936221349
Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 17, Problem 17.41AP
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The curved arrow mechanism for the transformation of geranyl phosphate to 2methylgeranylpyrophosphate is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The curved-arrow notation is used to show the transfer of electrons from one atom to another. The curved arrow has two barbs (head and tail) which represent the direction of electron flow.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The curved arrow mechanism for formation of 2methylisoborneol is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The curved-arrow notation is used to show the transfer of electrons from one atom to another. The curved arrow has two barbs (head and tail) which represent the direction of electron flow.

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