Chapter 22: Q28E (page 752)
Using curved arrows, propose a mechanism for the following reaction, one of the steps in the metabolism of the amino acid alanine.
Short Answer
You need to propose a mechanism for the given reaction.
Chapter 22: Q28E (page 752)
Using curved arrows, propose a mechanism for the following reaction, one of the steps in the metabolism of the amino acid alanine.
You need to propose a mechanism for the given reaction.
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