Chapter 4, Problem 4.24P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The curved-arrow mechanism for the reaction given in Eq.4.29 that accounts for the formation of both products is to be drawn

Concept introduction:

Carbocations are the reaction intermediates and they contain the electron deficient positively charged carbon atom. The electron deficient carbon is $s{p}^2$ hybridized. A carbocation has the tendency to rearrange itself to become a more stable carbocation.