Propose a mechanism for the reaction of (a) 1-methylcyclohexanol with HBr to form 1-bromo-1-methylcyclohexane. (b) 2 -cyclohexylethanol with HBr to form 1 -bromo-2-cyclohexylethane.
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Step 1: Protonation of the alcohol group in 1-methylcyclohexanol by HBr to form a carbocation intermediate. Show more…
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