Question: The reaction in eq. 7.17 occurs by an E2 mechanism (review eqs. 7.22 and 7.23). By what mechanism does the reaction in eq. 8.8 occur?

The reaction in eq. 7.17 occurs by an E2 mechanism (review eqs. 7.22 and 7.23). By what mechanism does the reaction in eq. 8.8 occur?

The reaction in eq. 7.17 occurs by an E2 mechanism

H,sO CH3CHOH + HOCH2CH3 140%. CH,CHOC ethanol diethyl ether

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