For the following two-step reaction sequence, use curved arrows to clearly indicate electron each step. OH CH3 +] + HO

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Chapter2: Polar Covalent Bonds; Acids And Bases
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For the following two-step reaction sequence, use curved arrows to clearly indicate electron
each step.
OH
H,0
+ CH3
+ HO
Transcribed Image Text:For the following two-step reaction sequence, use curved arrows to clearly indicate electron each step. OH H,0 + CH3 + HO
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In this reaction, the methyl anion is a nucleophile which attacks the electrophilic center of the carbonyl group to form an alkoxide ion. Further hydrolysis forms alcohol as the product. 

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