A condensation reaction that gives the same type of products as the benzoin cond

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A condensation reaction that gives the same type of products as the benzoin condensation, but goes via a different mechanism, results from the treatment of esters with sodium in an inert solvent. The product is an "-hydroxy ketone, called an acyloin. The initial product is the disodium salt of an enediol which is hydrolyzed to give the acyloin. Provide an arrow pushing mechanism for the example given below. Having trouble, look up the acyloin condensation. Part of the mechanism is a radical reaction.

A condensation reaction that gives the same type of products as the benzoin condensation, but goes via a different mechanism, results from the treatment of esters with sodium in an inert solvent. The product is an "-hydroxy ketone, called an acyloin. The initial product is the disodium salt of an enediol which is hydrolyzed to give the acyloin. Provide an arrow pushing mechanism for the example given below. Having trouble, look up the acyloin condensation. Part of the mechanism is a radical reaction.

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