Compound A has the formula C9H19Cl. B is a C9H19Br compound.A and B undergo base-promoted E2 elimination to give the same alkene C as the major product as well as different minor products.C reacts with one molar equivalent of hydrogen in the presence of a palladium catalyst to form 2,6-dimethylheptane.Addition of HCl to C yields A as the major product.Propose structures for A and B.

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Compound A has the formula C9H19Cl. B is a C9H19Br compound.
A and B undergo base-promoted E2 elimination to give the same alkene C as the major product as well as different minor products.
C reacts with one molar equivalent of hydrogen in the presence of a palladium catalyst to form 2,6-dimethylheptane.
Addition of HCl to C yields A as the major product.
Propose structures for A and B.

 
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