Using methanol as the solvent and the appropriate base, show the steps in the base-catalyzed...

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Using methanol as the solvent and the appropriate base, show the steps in the base-catalyzed mechanism, writing structures for all products of the steps. Circle the major products. Be specific and complete! (8 pts.)

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Solution:TTs060513_101007_4 
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CH3
H
O OCH3
OCH3
attack on the 
less hindered
carbon
K
CH3
H
O
OCH3
H    OCH3
CH3
H
OH
OCH3
+ OCH3
(major product)
CH3
H
O OCH3
OCH3
attack on the 
more hindered
carbon
K
OCH3
O
CH3
H
H    OCH3
OCH3
OH
CH3
H
+ OCH3
(minor product)
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Using methanol as the solvent and the appropriate base, show the steps in the base-catalyzed mechanism, writing structures for all products of the steps. Circle the major products. Be specific and...

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