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Difference between Acetone Enolate and Acetone Radicals

chrisbob44 - 26-10-2012 at 14:03

I understand the concept behind Acetone enolate, but I'm a bit hazy on the term 'acetone radical'. could someone clarify for me whether or not there is a difference between the two?

[Edited on 26-10-2012 by chrisbob44]

[Edited on 26-10-2012 by chrisbob44]

Nicodem - 26-10-2012 at 23:03

The difference is in that the first is an anion, while the second is a radical.

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