(a) Which carbocation is more stable: the carbocation formed by protonation of isoprene at carbon-1 or the...
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(a) Which carbocation is more stable: the carbocation formed by protonation of isoprene at carbon-1 or the carbocation formed by protonation of isoprene at carbon-4? Explain.
(b) Predict the products expected from the addition of one equivalent of HBr to isoprene; explain your reasoning.
(c) Predict the products expected from the addition of one equivalent of HBr to trans-1,3,5-hexatriene; explain your reasoning.
(d) In parts (b) and (c), which are likely to be the kinetically controlled products and which are likely to be the thermodynamically controlled ones? Explain.
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a b First draw the structures of the two carbocations that would be produced by the alternative modes of protonation 2 HCCCHCH HBr CH3 C1 protonation ...View the full answer
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