For the base-catalysed hydrolysis of 3-bromo-3-methylhexane (i.e. reaction with the nucleophile OH-): For the reaction intermediate, draw its structure and give the VSEPR description of the geometry at the reaction centre Give the names and draw the structures of the two reaction products.  Explain your conclusions.

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For the base-catalysed hydrolysis of 3-bromo-3-methylhexane (i.e. reaction with the nucleophile OH-):

  • For the reaction intermediate, draw its structure and give the VSEPR description of the geometry at the reaction centre
  • Give the names and draw the structures of the two reaction products.  Explain your conclusions. 
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