In the Michael reaction, addition to theα,β-unsaturated carbonyl occurs in a ________.

A) 1,2-fashion
B) 1,3-fashion
C) 1,4-fashion
D) 1,5-fashion
E) Diels-Alder reaction

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In the Michael reaction, addition to the   α,β-unsaturated carbonyl occurs in a ________.A)  1,2-fashionB)  1,3-fashionC)  1,4-fashionD)  1,5-fashionE)  Diels-Alder reaction

Jillian Messerschmidt · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The Michael reaction involves addition to an α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compound in a 1,4-fashion, where the nucleophile adds to the β-carbon, resulting in conjugate addition.

In the Michael reaction, addition to theα,β-unsaturated carbonyl occurs in a ________.

A) 1,2-fashion
B) 1,3-fashion
C) 1,4-fashion
D) 1,5-fashion
E) Diels-Alder reaction

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