....... carbon from lactic acid is substituted, the reaction takes place exclusively at
Correct answer: D. Functional group carbon
- A. Alpha carbon
- B. Beta Carbon
- C. Alpha hydroxyl group
- D. Functional group carbon
Explanation
The reaction of lactic acid exclusively takes place at the carboxyl group which is a functional group that consists of a carbon atom bonded to an oxygen atom and a hydroxyl group. The carbon atom in the carboxyl group is electrophilic. This makes it susceptible to attack by nucleophiles, such as bases.
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