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Reaction type : Nucleophilic Addition
Summary
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Step 1: The nucleophilic C in the cuprate attacks the conjugated ketone at the electrophilic alkene C in a nucleophilic addition type process with the electrons being pushed through to the electronegative O, giving an intermediate enolate. |
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Step 2: On acidic work-up, the enolate is protonated at the α-C creating the more favourable carbonyl group. |
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* This is a simplified representation of the mechanism |
© Dr. Ian Hunt, Department of Chemistry |