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The reaction of (Z)-2-pentene with water and a trace of

Chapter 14, Problem 18P

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QUESTION:

The reaction of ( Z )-2-pentene with water and a trace of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) forms two products. Identify the

products from their mass spectra that are shown in Figure \(14.10\) .

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

H_2 SO_4

14.10

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QUESTION:

The reaction of ( Z )-2-pentene with water and a trace of \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}\) forms two products. Identify the

products from their mass spectra that are shown in Figure \(14.10\) .

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

H_2 SO_4

14.10

.

ANSWER:

Solution 18P

The reaction of (Z)-2-pentene first reacts with trace and forms carbocation. The carbocation then undergoes the nucleophilic addition of the water molecule and forms isomeric products as follows:

These alcohols undergo .

When isomeric alcohol I undergoes

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