In a strongly acidic solution, cyclohexa-1, 4-diene tautomerizes to cyclohexa-1, 3-diene. Propose a mechanism for this rearrangement,

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In a strongly acidic solution, cyclohexa-1, 4-diene tautomerizes to cyclohexa-1, 3-diene. Propose a mechanism for this rearrangement, and explain why it is energetically favorable.
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0321768414

8th edition

Authors: L. G. Wade Jr.

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