Propose a reasonable mechanism for the following reactions. Label each reagent's role in the reaction. Assume aqueous work up to obtain neutral products.

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Propose a reasonable mechanism for the following reactions. Label each
reagent's role in the reaction. Assume aqueous work up to obtain neutral products.
b.
Ar-
HO
OH
Ar
ZnCl₂
Ar
Hint: ZnCl₂ is a Lewis Acid.
Transcribed Image Text:2. Propose a reasonable mechanism for the following reactions. Label each reagent's role in the reaction. Assume aqueous work up to obtain neutral products. b. Ar- HO OH Ar ZnCl₂ Ar Hint: ZnCl₂ is a Lewis Acid.
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Step 1: Role of zinc chloride

Role of zinc chloride (ZnCl2) is to convert alcohol which is a poor leaving group to a good leaving group. 

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