What Pattern of Curved Arrow Pushing Is the Second Step

question 33

Multiple Choice

What pattern of curved arrow pushing is the second step of this reaction?

• A) Proton transfer
• B) Loss of leaving group
• C) Nucleophilic attack
• D) Rearrangement

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