The tautomerization of an enol to a ketone is catalyzed by either acid or base. In the

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The tautomerization of an enol to a ketone is catalyzed by either acid or base. In the acid-catalyzed mechanism H+ is added in the first step (see Figure). In the base-catalyzed mechanism, H+ is removed in the first step. Show the steps in the mechanism for the base-catalyzedtautomerization.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0534389512

2nd Edition

Authors: Joseph M. Hornback

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