propose-the-acid-catalyzed-mechanism-of-conversion-of-r-into-s-35-dimethylhexan-

Question

Propose the acid-catalyzed mechanism of conversion of (R)- into (S)-3,5-dimethylhexan-2-one.

Accepted Answer

Detailed acid-catalyzed mechanism for converting (R)- to (S)-3,5-dimethylhexan-2-one.

Answer

Mechanism of acid-catalyzed tautomerization of (R)-3,5-dimethylhexan-2-one to (S)-isomer.

Answer

Illustration of the acid-catalyzed tautomerization mechanism for (R)-3,5-dimethylhexan-2-one.

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Acid-catalyzed mechanism showing conversion of (R)-3,5-dimethylhexan-2-one to (S)-isomer.