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Chapter 9: Q62P (page 444)

Identify the three products formed when 2-bromo-2-methylpropane is dissolved in a mixture of 80% ethanol and 20% water

Short Answer

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The SN1 reaction mechanism proceeds step-by-step, starting with the formation of the carbocation through the elimination of the leaving group. The nucleophile then attacks the carbocation. Finally, the protonated nucleophile is deprotonated to produce the desired product.

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Definition of SN1 mechanism

The SN1 reaction mechanism proceeds step-by-step, starting with the formation of the carbocation through the elimination of the leaving group. The nucleophile then attacks the carbocation. Finally, the protonated nucleophile is deprotonated to produce the desired product.

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Final Answer

The following is an SN1 mechanism.The three products formed when 2-bromo-2-methylpropane is dissolved in a mixture of 80% ethanol and 20% water are-

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