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When isopropylbenzene (cumene) is treated with NBS and

Chapter 11, Problem 11.26

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When isopropylbenzene (cumene) is treated with NBS and irradiated with UV light, only one product is obtained. Propose a mechanism and explain why only one product is formed. Br NBS h

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QUESTION:

When isopropylbenzene (cumene) is treated with NBS and irradiated with UV light, only one product is obtained. Propose a mechanism and explain why only one product is formed. Br NBS h

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In this example, we begin with isopropylbenzene (also known as cumene) and treat it with NBS under UV irradiation. We’re told that only one product is obtained. Given this information, we’re asked to write a mechanism and also explain why only one product is formed.

 

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