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Which of the following transformations of amines in Figure 28.6 is (1) an acetylation,(2) a methylation, and (3) a decarboxylation?(a) 5-Hydroxytryptophan to serotonin(b) Serotonin to $N$ -acetylserotonin(c) $N$ -Acetylserotonin to melatonin
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Acetylation is a reaction that introduces an acetyl functional group into an organic compound. The acetyl group has the formula CH3CO. Methylation involves the addition of a methyl group (CH3) to a substrate, replacing a hydrogen atom. Decarboxylation is a Show more…
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