Organic Chemistry
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781305080485
Author: John E. McMurry
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 21.SE, Problem 29VC
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Interpretation:
To identify the nucleophile, the leaving group, the starting acid derivative, and the ultimate product.
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