52E
Question
Would you expect optically active (S)-3-methylcyclohexanone to be racemized on acid or base treatment in the same way as 2-methylcyclohexanone (Problem 22-51)? Explain.
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
The given compound, (S)-3-methylcyclohexanone does not get racemized by the base.
1Step 1: Determination of racemization
The given compound, (S)-3-methylcyclohexanone does not get racemized by the base. This is because the chiral centre of the compound is not involved in the enolization reaction.
2Step 2: Reaction
The reaction for the process is,
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