Propose a structure for the product A obtained in the following oxidation of 2,4,6-trimethylphenol. (Compound A is

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Propose a structure for the product A obtained in the following oxidation of 2,4,6-trimethylphenol. (Compound A is an example of a rather unstable type of compound called generally a quinone methide.)H3C. OH CH3 CH3 Ag2O A

Proton NMR of A: δ 1.90 (6H), δ 5.49 (2H), δ 6.76 (2H), all broad singlets.

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Organic Chemistry

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Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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