Organic Chemistry (6th Edition)
Organic Chemistry (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9781260119107
Author: Janice Gorzynski Smith
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
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Chapter 18, Problem 67P
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Interpretation: The structure of the product formed from the given reaction is to be drawn, and an explanation for its formation is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The OH groups are poor leaving groups. Therefore, they do not undergo substitution reaction until they are converted into good leaving group. The conversion of OH into good leaving group is possible, if reaction is acid catalyzed.

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