The following compound reacts with NaOMe in an SN2 reaction. Draw the transition state and the final product of the reaction and use the transition state geometry to explain the stereochemical outcome of the reaction. What is the side-reaction that might occur and what would be the major product of that reaction? Br NaOMe ČH3

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The following compound reacts with NaOMe in an SN2 reaction. Draw the transition state
and the final product of the reaction and use the transition state geometry to explain the
stereochemical outcome of the reaction. What is the side-reaction that might occur and
what would be the major product of that reaction?
Br
NaOMe
ČH3
Transcribed Image Text:The following compound reacts with NaOMe in an SN2 reaction. Draw the transition state and the final product of the reaction and use the transition state geometry to explain the stereochemical outcome of the reaction. What is the side-reaction that might occur and what would be the major product of that reaction? Br NaOMe ČH3
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