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Question

Consider the following reaction:

Chemical structure illustrating a reaction involving carboxylic acid derivatives.

Does the following mechanism account for the product's formation?

Mechanism diagram showing lactone and lactam cyclization reactions.

Accepted Answer

The mechanism does account for the product's formation.

Answer

The mechanism does not account for the product's formation.

Consider the following reaction:Does the following mechanism account for the product's formation?