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Interpretation:
Given that when a
Concept introduction:
Under basic conditions the monohalogenated ketone further reacts to give dihalogenated products since the halo substituted ketone is much more reactive than the ketone.
To explain:
The difference in reactivity based on the observation given that when a ketone is treated with an acid and a halogen, the α-monohalogenated product can be obtained in high yield. However under basic conditions it is extremely difficult to isolate the monohalogenated product.
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- Organic ChemistryChemistryISBN:9781305580350Author:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. FootePublisher:Cengage Learning