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The reaction of (Z)-2-pentene with water and a trace of
Chapter 14, Problem 18P(choose chapter or problem)
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