Write the structure(s) of the major product(s) obtained when 2-chloro-2,3-dimethylbutane reacts with (a) Sodium ethoxide (EtONa) in

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Write the structure(s) of the major product(s) obtained when 2-chloro-2,3-dimethylbutane reacts with 

(a) Sodium ethoxide (EtONa) in ethanol (EtOH) at 80 °C or (in a separate reaction) with 

(b) Potassium tert-butoxide (t-BuOK) in tert-butyl alcohol (t-BuOH) at 80 °C. If more than one product is formed, indicate which one would be expected to be the major product.

(c) Provide a detailed mechanism for the formation of the major product from each reaction, including a drawing of the transition state structures.

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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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