Mechanisam of Benzillic Acid Rearrangement

Описание: Benzillic Acid Rearrangement Mechanism | Step-by-Step Organic Chemistry Tutorial 🔄

Confused about the benzillic acid rearrangement? This video walks you through the complete mechanism of this classic organic reaction—from reactants to products—with detailed curved-arrow steps, intermediate structures, and the logic behind the rearrangement.

📌 What you’ll learn:

What is benzillic acid rearrangement?

Why α-diketones like benzil undergo this unique transformation

Step-by-step breakdown of the mechanism under basic conditions

Formation of carbanion, rearrangement to a carboxylate intermediate, and protonation

Real-life applications in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical chemistry


🎯 Perfect for students preparing for exams in organic chemistry, BSc/MSc Chemistry, or competitive tests like GATE, CSIR-NET, or MCAT.

🧠 Understand the concepts. 🧪 Visualize the steps. ✅ Master the mechanism.

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