Mass of a di-
Chemistry
Level
3
Consider the reaction between and Methyl Acetate. It is catalyzed by a base. What is the number we obtain when 14 is added to the major product's molar mass?
The answer is 192.
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1 solution
Methyl acetate enolizes in the presence of a base, the resulting enolate attacks the electrophillic center on PhCOCl giving an tetrahedral intermediate. Due to the presence of Chlorine, a very good leaving group, the product obtained is a β di carbonyl compound of molar mass 178g. Adding 14 to the compound's mass, we get 192.