Pushing Electrons
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Chapter 5, Problem 1EQ
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Interpretation: The supply arrows in the laboratory synthesis of a steroid are to be interpreted.
Concept introduction: The reaction mechanism can be defined as the process of the sequence of the reaction steps that shows the conversion of reactant to intermediate. These intermediates can further convert to the product molecules.
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Answer to Problem 1EQ
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In the given reactant, there is an enolate ion that must react with the carbonyl oxygen atom to form the given intermediate. The shifting of pi electrons over the oxygen atom gives it three lone pairs and causes a negative charge on it. Hence the arrows must be as given below;
Conclusion
The enolate ion can form the cyclic ring in the presence of a carbonyl oxygen atom.
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