The succinate dehydrogenase catalyzed reaction involves dehydrogenation ____ to a carbonyl group and is ____ to yield a ____ double bond.

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The succinate dehydrogenase catalyzed reaction involves dehydrogenation of the α carbon to a carbonyl group (α,β), which is stereospecific and yields a trans double bond. Option A is incorrect because succinate dehydrogenase does not catalyze β,β-dehydrogenation. Option B is incorrect because the reaction is not electrophilic. Option D is incorrect because the reaction does not involve dehydrogenation of the γ carbon. Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

The Succinate Dehydrogenase Catalyzed Reaction Involves Dehydrogenation ____ to a Carbonyl