Organic Chemistry III |
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Professor Carl C. Wamser |
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Chem 336 - Spring Term |
Chapter 19 Puzzler |
Hydrolysis of t-butyl acetate can be carried out with either acid or base.
a) In O-18 enriched water, what product or products would be expected to contain O-18 ?
b) In fact, O-18 shows up in different places, depending on whether acid or base is used. Explain.
c) With acid catalysis, isobutylene (2-methylpropene) is a significant
product.
Where does it come from? Why isn't this seen in base?