Problem: Identify the reagents needed to carry out each reaction.KOC(CH3)3H2OTsCl pyridineHBrNaHTsOH
FREE Expert Solution
1. SN1 Reaction
2. E2 Reaction
3. LG conversion from -OH to -OTs
4. E2 Reaction
5. Dehydration (similar to H2SO4)
Problem Details
Identify the reagents needed to carry out each reaction.
KOC(CH3)3
H2O
TsCl pyridine
HBr
NaH
TsOH
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