Chapter 14, Problem 14.46SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The conversion of $3-\text{bromocyclohexanol}$ into the given diol using any additional reagent is to be stated.

Concept introduction: Steps that correspond to a correct reaction mechanism are shown below.

• The atoms that contain double bond or those containing cations act as electrophiles.
• The atoms with lone pair act as nucleophiles.
• Identify the electrophile site in the given compound.
• Draw the arrow starting from the correct site and ending at the correct site.

To determine: The conversion of $3-\text{bromocyclohexanol}$ into the given diol using any additional reagent.