When optically active (S)-2-methylcyclopentanone is treated with aqueous base, the compoundloses its optical activity. Explain this observation,

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When optically active (S)-2-methylcyclopentanone is treated with aqueous base, the compoundloses its optical activity. Explain this observation, and draw a mechanism that shows how racemization occurs.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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