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16. Conjugated Systems - Part 3 of 3
16. Conjugated Systems / Claisen Rearrangement / Problem 13
Problem 13

The following is an example of a Johnson-Claisen reaction, which is a Claisen reaction variant. Provide the possible mechanism for the first step in the reaction.
Diagram of a Johnson-Claisen reaction mechanism with reactants and products.