Identifying Enolates

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Which of the following transformations includes an enolate intermediate?

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II and III

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I and III

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I and II

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I, II, and III

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III only

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Explanation

Enolates are formed by an oxygen anion bound to an alkene carbon. Reactions II and III include an enolate intermediate, as shown in the mechanisms below, whereas reaction I is a simple SN2 reaction and does not include an enolate intermediate. Enolates are highlighted in red.

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