Base-Catalyzed Alpha-Halogentation

24. Enolate Chemistry: Reactions at the Alpha-Carbon / Base-Catalyzed Alpha-Halogentation / Problem 1

Problem 1

Draw an appropriate mechanism to demonstrate the base-promoted chlorination of acetone in the example below.

Detailed mechanism illustrating base-catalyzed alpha-halogentation of acetone.

Stepwise mechanism for chlorination of acetone, showing electron movement and intermediates.

Final steps of the chlorination mechanism for acetone, showing products formed.

Complete mechanism of base-catalyzed chlorination of acetone with electron flow.