NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
How can the movement of electrons during the transfer of hydroxide ion to give ethanol be depicted using curved-arrow notation?
Options
- AWith a straight line
- BWith a double-barbed arrow
- CWith a single barbed 'fish hook' arrow
- DWith a wavy line
Correct answer
C. With a single barbed 'fish hook' arrow
Step-by-step solution
The movement of electrons in the transfer of hydroxide ion to give ethanol can be depicted using a single barbed 'fish hook' arrow in curved-arrow notation.