In neutral alcohol solution, the UV spectra of p-hydroxyacetophenone and p- methoxy acetophenone are virtually identical. When

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In neutral alcohol solution, the UV spectra of p-hydroxyacetophenone and p- methoxy acetophenone are virtually identical.

When NaOH is added to the solution, the λmax of p-hydroxyacetophenone increases by about 50 nm, but that of p-methoxyacetophenone is unaffected. Explain these observations.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781936221349

6th Edition

Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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