Organic Chemistry question?

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Organic Chemistry question?

I am stumped on this question. If anyone could give me some pointers or advice I would appreciate it a ton!

In the benzilic acid rearrangement reaction (benzil -> benzillic acid), the side product diphenylmethanol is somtimes formed. Suggest a possible mechanism for its formation.

I don't need the exact mechanism, but a few pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

2007-04-23 18:38:49 · 2 answers · asked by Roberto 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

2 answers

The diphenylmethyl ion is sterically hindered and has a relatively large stabilisation energy.

2007-04-23 19:24:11 · answer #1 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I suppose the answer can not be as simple as "incomplete reaction"?

2007-04-24 02:17:27 · answer #2 · answered by Siddy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋