A routine addition of HBr across the double bond of a vinylcyclopentane gave a small amount of

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A routine addition of HBr across the double bond of a vinylcyclopentane gave a small amount of an unexpected rearranged product. Propose a mechanism for the formation of this product, and explain why the rearrangement occurs.
A routine addition of HBr across the double bond of
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0321768414

8th edition

Authors: L. G. Wade Jr.

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