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Grade 12Organic Chemistry

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What is active methylene group

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7 Years agoGrade 12
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Compounds possessing a methylene bridge located between two strong electron withdrawing groups (such as nitro, carbonyl or nitrile groups) are sometimes called active methylene compounds. Treatment of these with strong bases can form enolates or carbanions, which are often used in organic synthesis.
 
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