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Q write mechanism Two reactions: CN 1. HOCH?CH?OH, H? (1 equiv.) N O H 2. a) LiAlH? b) H?O work-up 3. H? (final product only) O O 1. HOCH?CH?OH, H? (1 equiv.) 2. CH?MgBr 3. CH?OH, H? OCH? O (±)

          Q write mechanism Two reactions:
CN
1. HOCH?CH?OH, H? (1 equiv.)
N
O
H
2. a) LiAlH?
b) H?O work-up
3. H?
(final product only)
O
O
1. HOCH?CH?OH, H? (1 equiv.)
2. CH?MgBr
3. CH?OH, H?
OCH?
O
(±)

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

Nivaldo Tro 2nd Edition

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05/05/2022

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Step 1: The CN group attacks the HO- to form a cyanohydrin intermediate. Show more…

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