The following reaction is very slow: (a) Identify the mechanism. (b) Explain why the reaction is so

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The following reaction is very slow:

H20 HBг ОН Br


(a) Identify the mechanism.

(b) Explain why the reaction is so slow.

(c) When hydroxide is used instead of water, the reaction is very rapid. Draw the mechanism of this reaction, and explain why it is so fast.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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