Chapter 31: Q41P (page 1260)
Farnesyl diphosphate is cyclized to sesquiterpene A, which is then converted to the bicyclic product epi-aristolochene. Write a stepwise mechanism for both reactions.
Short Answer
Answer
The mechanism of the reaction
Chapter 31: Q41P (page 1260)
Farnesyl diphosphate is cyclized to sesquiterpene A, which is then converted to the bicyclic product epi-aristolochene. Write a stepwise mechanism for both reactions.
Answer
The mechanism of the reaction
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