Propose a Mechanism for the Reaction, of Dimethylallyl Pyrophosphate with Isopentenyl

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Essay

Propose a mechanism for the reaction, of dimethylallyl pyrophosphate with isopentenyl pyrophosphate to form geranyl pyrophosphate.

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