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Question

Consider the following Kiliani-Fischer synthesis,

Is the proposed mechanism correct for the last step in the Kiliani-Fischer synthesis?

Accepted Answer

The proposed mechanism is correct for the last step in the Kiliani-Fischer synthesis.

Answer

The proposed mechanism is incorrect for the last step in the Kiliani-Fischer synthesis.