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Which of the following is the correct representation for intermediate of nucleophilic addition reaction to the given carbonyl compound (A) :

(A)



Carbonyl compound is a planar molecule (all atoms lie in the same plane), hence two orientation regarding the attack of the nucleophile is possible. One will be front side attack and other will be rear side attack.


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