Question: When (CH 3 CH 2 ) 3 CBr is added to CH 3 OH at room temperature, the major product is CH 3 O(CH 2

When (CH3CH2)3CBr is added to CH3OH at room temperature, the major product is CH3O(CH2CH3)and a minor product is CH3CH = C(CH2CH3)2. Write out the mechanisms for the reactions leading to these products and use curved arrows to show the movement of electrons.

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