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mechanism of reimer tiemann reaction

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The mechanism of Reimer Tiemann reaction begins with the deprotonation of chloroform by a strong base to form a chloroform carbanion. This chloroform carbanion quickly undergoes alpha elimination and gives rise to dichlorocarbene – the principle reactive species for this reaction.

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