Account for the following observations with a mechanism. (Refer to Fig. P11.73.) (1) In

Chapter 11, Problem 11.73

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Account for the following observations with a mechanism. (Refer to Fig. P11.73.) (1) In 80% aqueous ethanol, compound A reacts to give compound B. Notice that trans-B is the only stereoisomer of this compound that is formed. (2) Optically active A gives completely racemic B. (3) The reaction of A is about 105 times faster than the analogous substitution reactions of both its stereoisomer C and chlorocyclohexane.

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