The following reaction does not produce the product shown. (a) Predict the major product from the conditions

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The following reaction does not produce the product shown.

(a) Predict the major product from the conditions shown above, and write a detailed mechanism for its formation.

(b) What reaction conditions would you use to successfully synthesize the product shown above (i.e., 3,3-dimethyl-2-butanol).

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1118875766

12th Edition

Authors: T. W. Graham Solomons, Craig B. Fryhle, Scott A. Snyder

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