Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781936221349
Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 11, Problem 11.48AP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The ring opening reaction that occurs most readily is to be stated.
Concept introduction:
Three membered rings of a molecule are not stable. Due to the angle strain, the ring opening reaction, in presence of a nucleophile takes place. The opening of the three membered rings in presence of a nucleophile, is an example of the nucleophilic substitution reaction.
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