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Chapter 22: 51E (page 752)

When optically active (R)-2-methylcyclohexanone is treated with either aqueous base or acid, racemization occurs. Explain.

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The compound active (R)-2-methylcyclohexanone is treated with either aqueous acid or base and produces racemic product.

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01

Determination of racemization

Carbon loses its chirality when the enolate ion double bond formation takes place. The protonation occur which results in the formation of racemic product.

02

Reaction

The reaction showing the process is,


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