Chemistry A-Level
alkoxide intermediate
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A negatively charged alkoxide intermediate is formed, which then takes a hydrogen ion from the water, completing the hydroxyl group.
Topics that use alkoxide intermediate
- Aldehydes and ketones (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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