Identifying Enolates

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Which of the following transformations includes an enolate intermediate?

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II and III

I and III

I and II

I, II, and III

III only

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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