The optically active alkyl halide in Eq. 9.61 reacts at 60 C in anhydrous methanol solvent to

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The optically active alkyl halide in Eq. 9.61 reacts at 60 °C in anhydrous methanol solvent to give a methyl ether A plus alkenes.

The substitution reaction is reported to occur with 66% racemization and 34% inversion. Give the structure of ether A and state how much of each enantiomer of A is formed.(CH3)2CHCHCHCH CH3 CH3CH Cl (R)-6-chloro-2,6-dimethyloctane + HO 80% aqueous acetone 60 C elimination

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781936221349

6th Edition

Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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