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Protonation converts the hydroxyl group of an alcohol to a
Chapter 8, Problem 62SP(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Protonation converts the hydroxyl group of an alcohol to a good leaving group. Suggest a mechanism for each reaction.
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
OH
(E1) \rightarrow H2SO4, heat+ H2O
OH
(SN2 or SN1) \rightarrow HBr, heat - Br + H2O
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Protonation converts the hydroxyl group of an alcohol to a good leaving group. Suggest a mechanism for each reaction.
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
OH
(E1) \rightarrow H2SO4, heat+ H2O
OH
(SN2 or SN1) \rightarrow HBr, heat - Br + H2O
ANSWER:
Solution 62SP