Write chemical equations to illustrate all primary reaction steps that can occur between a base such as

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Write chemical equations to illustrate all primary reaction steps that can occur between a base such as ethoxide ion and a carbonyl compound such as acetaldehyde. Explain why the carbonyl carbon is not deprotonated to any appreciable extent in this system.

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Organic Chemistry structure and function

ISBN: 978-1429204941

6th edition

Authors: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore

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