(a) Explain why the compound given in part (a) of Fig. P9.61 reacts to give a mixture of
Chapter 9, Problem 9.61(choose chapter or problem)
(a) Explain why the compound given in part (a) of Fig. P9.61 reacts to give a mixture of 2-butene stereoisomers in which only the Z isomer contains deuterium. (b) Explain why the compound given in part (b) of Fig. P9.61 reacts to give a mixture of 2-butene stereoisomers in which only the E isomer contains deuterium. (Hint: Convert the conformations shown into a conformation that allows the elimination to occur with proper stereochemistry.)
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