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Offline farzoo101

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What is happening in this reaction. Enols/ Ketomes
« on: March 31, 2013, 01:52:32 PM »
Please explain what is happening in the reaction. What is the role of the carboxylic acid.

Thank you in advance,

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Re: What is happening in this reaction. Enols/ Ketomes
« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2013, 07:38:44 PM »
Acetic acid is a solvent in this reaction. However, it must also lead to the formation of HBr.
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Re: What is happening in this reaction. Enols/ Ketomes
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2013, 10:20:49 AM »
Consider that the reaction is being performed in the presence of acetic acid.  What are ketones prone to when exposed to acid?
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