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/takeAssignment/tak eCovalentActivity.do?locator = assignment-take&takeAssignmentSessionLocator-assignment.take; Review Topics] OH H2SO4 1. 2. conc, HBr a = Proton transfer b = Lewis acidbase c = Electrophilic addition dFEI Elimination e E2 Elimination f= SNI Nucleophilic substitution s-SN2 Nucleophilic substitution The rections above involve synthesis or reactions of alcohols and ethers ldentify the mechanism by which they proceed from among the mechanisms listed. Use the letters a - g for your answers. Retry Entire Group 2 more group attempts remaining Submit Answer

Explanation / Answer

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d) E1 elimination in the presence of acidic conditions (H2SO4)

2.

f) SN1 substitution favoured by formation of tertiary carbocation with conc. HBr

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a) Proton transfer from HBr to epoxide

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f) SN1 substitution leading to racemic mixture of alcohol formed.