称MCAT生物学:与羧酸反应

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 :Reactions

CompoundB是溶解在二氯甲烷,然后治疗ed with trifluoroacetic acid. Over the next thirty minutes, gas evolution was observed from the reaction mixture. What gas was being given off?

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Possible Answers:


Correct answer:


Explanation:

Treatment of a carboxylic acid with acid results in decarboxylation, and the evolution of, especially if the resulting compound contains a benzylic or allylic carbon, as is the case here.

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