Which of the Following Statements Is Consistent with the Mechanism

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is consistent with the mechanism for nucleophilic addition of aldehydes/ketones under acidic conditions?

• A) a proton transfer followed by a nucleophilic attack
• B) a nucleophilic attack followed by a proton transfer
• C) nucleophilic attack is the only step
• D) proton transfer is not required

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Definitions:

Molecular Shapes

The three-dimensional configurations of atoms within a molecule, influenced by the chemical bonding and spatial distribution of electrons.

Carbon Atoms

The chemical element atoms with six protons in their nuclei, serving as the basic building blocks of organic compounds.

Glycoside Linkage

A type of covalent bond that connects a carbohydrate (sugar) molecule to another molecule, which can be another carbohydrate or a different type of molecule.

Glycerol

A 3-carbon alcohol with a hydroxyl group on each carbon; a component of triacylglycerols and phospholipids, as well as monoacylglycerols and diacylglycerols