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In the reduction of a carvone can you effectively form an isomer when C=O is reduced?

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This solution shows the reduction of carvone to form an isomer with C=O with step-by-step reaction mechanisms. It also contains information about the structure of carvone.

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Carvone is a compound which contains 3 double bonds capable of reduction. The product of reduction depends on the conditions and the reagents ...

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