(a) Give the structures of the three separable monobromo derivatives that could form

Chapter 22, Problem 22.64

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(a) Give the structures of the three separable monobromo derivatives that could form when 2-methylcyclohexanone is treated with Br2 in the presence of HBr. (b) In fact, only one of these derivatives is formed. Assuming that this derivative results from bromination of the more stable enol, predict which of the three isomers in part (a) is formed, and explain your choice.

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