
Concept explainers
(a)
To draw: The structure of the isomer A and B.
Interpretation: The structure of the isomer A and B is to be drawn.
Concept introduction: Isomers is defined as the molecules which has the same molecular formula, but different structure representations. The number of atoms is same, but the atomic arrangement is different for each molecule.
(b)
To determine: The reason that compoundA is the major product when using sodium hydroxide as the base, whereas compound B is the major product when using potassium tert-butoxide as the base.
Interpretation: The reason that compound A is the major product when using sodium hydroxide as the base, whereas compound B is the major product when using potassium tert-butoxide as the base are to be stated.
Concept introduction: Isomers is defined as the molecules which has the same molecular formula, but different structure representations. The number of atoms is same, but the atomic arrangement is different for each molecule.

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