When the enzymatic decarboxylation of acetoacetate is carried out in H218O the acetone that is formed contains

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When the enzymatic decarboxylation of acetoacetate is carried out in H218O the acetone that is formed contains 18O. What does this tell you about the mechanism of the reaction?
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0131407480

4th edition

Authors: Paula Yurkanis Bruice

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