Organic Chemistry
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Author: John E. McMurry
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Chapter 17.SE, Problem 67AP
Dehydration of trans-2-methylcyclopentanol with POCl3 in pyridine yields predominantly 3-methylcyclopentene. Is the stereochemistry of this dehydration syn or anti? Can you suggest a reason for formation of the observed product? (Make molecular models!)
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