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Propose a mechanism for each of the following
Chapter 11, Problem 14P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Propose a mechanism for each of the following reactions:
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Propose a mechanism for each of the following reactions:
ANSWER:
Solution 14P
Step 1 of 6
(a)
Dehydration of 2,2-dimethylcyclohexanol with sulfuric acid:
The hydroxyl group of 2,2-dimethylcyclohexanol abstracts proton from sulfuric acid to form hydronium ion derivative. Here, water molecule is a good leaving group so hydronium ion derivative loses water molecule to form secondary carbocation intermediate.