Triphenylmethane readily undergoes autooxidation to produce a hydroperoxide: (a) Draw the expected hydroperoxide. (b) Explain why triphenylmethane

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Triphenylmethane readily undergoes autooxidation to produce a hydroperoxide:

Triphenylmethane


(a) Draw the expected hydroperoxide.

(b) Explain why triphenylmethane is so susceptible to autooxidation.

(c) In the presence of phenol, triphenylmethane undergoes autooxidation at a much slower rate. Explain this observation.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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