In the problem-solving feature above, methylcyclohexanone was seen to react at its unsubstituted carbon. Try to

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In the problem-solving feature above, methylcyclohexanone was seen to react at its unsubstituted α carbon. Try to write a mechanism for the same reaction at the methyl-substituted carbon atom, and explain why this regiochemistry is not observed.
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0321768414

8th edition

Authors: L. G. Wade Jr.

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