This reaction is an example of conjugate addition of a nucleophile to an a, B-unsaturated carbonyl
Draw the two resonance structures of the enolate anion intermediate for this reaction.
- Draw an R group in place of CoA. The R group tool is located in the charges and lone pairs dropdown menu.
- Draw one structure per sketcher. Add additional sketchers using the drop-down menu in the bottom right corner.
- Separate resonance structures using the ⥐ symbol from the drop-down menu.