Addition of ROH to C=O (Base Catalyzed)

Step 1: Activate Nucleophile
Step 2: (rate determining step) Nucleophilic Attack
Step 3: Neutral hemiacetal or hemiketal and reformation of catalyst

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Addition of ROH to C=O (Base Catalyzed)

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Organic Chemistry Final

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2010-11-29T04:31:22Z