Q36E
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The first step in the citric acid cycle of food metabolism is reaction of oxaloacetate with acetyl CoA to give citrate. Propose a mechanism, using acid or base catalysis as needed.
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The mechanism is proposed for the given reaction.
1Reaction
The given reaction is,
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The mechanism for the reaction is as follows,
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