Organic Chemistry
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Author: John E. McMurry
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Chapter 19.SE, Problem 73AP
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The observation that the SN2 reaction of (dibromomethyl) benzene with NaOH yields benzaldehyde rather than (dihydroxymethyl) benzene is to be explained.
Concept introduction:
Gem dihalides when treated with bases undergo SN2 reaction to yield gem
To explain:
The observation that the SN2 reaction of (dibromomethyl) benzene with NaOH yields benzaldehyde rather than (dihydroxymethyl) benzene.
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