Problem: Draw the product formed by the reaction of potassium t-butoxide with (1S,2S)-1-bromo-2-methyl-1-phenylbutane (shown below). (Draw the correct stereoisomer of the product.)
FREE Expert Solution
Referring to the BDF
Q1 → negative nucleophile
Q2 → bulky base → (CH3)3CO- → follows E2 Hofmann mechanism
Problem Details
Draw the product formed by the reaction of potassium t-butoxide with (1S,2S)-1-bromo-2-methyl-1-phenylbutane (shown below). (Draw the correct stereoisomer of the product.)
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