Organic Chemistry (9th Edition)
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Author: Leroy G. Wade, Jan W. Simek
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Chapter 7.10A, Problem 7.17P
SN1 substitution and E1 elimination frequently compete in the same reaction.
- a. Propose a mechanism and predict the products for the solvolysis of 2-bromo-2,3,3-trimethylbutane in methanol.
- b. Compare the function of the solvent (methanol) in the E1 and SN1 reactions.
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