In either acid or base, 3-cyclohexenone comes to equilibrium with 2-cyclohexenone: (a) Explain why the equilibrium favors

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In either acid or base, 3-cyclohexenone comes to equilibrium with 2-cyclohexenone:acid or base O

(a) Explain why the equilibrium favors the α,β-unsaturated ketone over its β,γ-unsaturated isomer.

(b) Give a mechanism for this reaction in aqueous NaOH.

(c) Give a mechanism for the same reaction in dilute aqueous H2SO4.

(d) Is the equilibrium constant for the analogous reaction of 4-methyl-3- cyclohexenone expected to be greater or smaller? Explain.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781936221349

6th Edition

Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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