Mechanism of Phenanthrene
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Provide the mechanism for the production of phenanthrene from compound A. please see attached.
Hello Dr. Robinson,
For this problem, there are multiple steps the mechanism can start with. The way I think this problem is approached by first is having the hydrogen attack the sodium hydroxide to form water, and having the hydrogen bond form the double bond in the ring. Cl is a good leaving group so that will disassociate from the ring. The SO2 im not sure off! Thanks for your help
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Hi there,
I've attached my mechanism for you.
You are right that the hydrogen is involved in the ...
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