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What is the major substitution product for the following reaction? Show the mechanism for the reaction.  

The image depicts a chemical reaction involving an organic compound with an aromatic benzene ring and two iodine (I) substituents. The compound also has a small carbon chain attached. To the right, an arrow indicates the reaction direction, with "H₂O" and "heat" written below it, suggesting that the reaction involves water and is facilitated by heat. No specific products are shown in the diagram.
Transcribed Image Text:The image depicts a chemical reaction involving an organic compound with an aromatic benzene ring and two iodine (I) substituents. The compound also has a small carbon chain attached. To the right, an arrow indicates the reaction direction, with "H₂O" and "heat" written below it, suggesting that the reaction involves water and is facilitated by heat. No specific products are shown in the diagram.
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  • The given reaction is the nucleophilic substitution reaction. H2O is the nucleophile that will convert the 2o alkyl halide to 2o alcohol.

 

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