Essential Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321937711
Author: Paula Yurkanis Bruice
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 18.8, Problem 13P
Instead of adding to the 4a-position and protonating N-5, the thiolate ion could have added to the 10a-position and protonated N-1. Why is addition to the 4a-position favored? (Hint: Which nitrogen is a stronger base?)
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Essential Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition)
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