Addition of ROH to C=O (Base Catalyzed)

  1. Step 1: Activate Nucleophile
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  2. Step 2: (rate determining step) Nucleophilic Attack
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  3. 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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