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Organic Chemistry 1 Final - Part 1 of 3
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10. Addition Reactions / Oxymercuration / Problem 22
Problem 22

Based on the experimental results of the oxymercuration-demercuration reaction, compare the stabilities of the carbocation and the mercurinium ion given below, and suggest why one is more stable than the other.


Structures of a carbocation and a mercurinium ion for comparison in oxymercuration reactions.

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