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Q6. Show all the steps in the mechanism for this reaction. Don't forget to use curved arrows to show the movement of electrons in each step of the mechanism. $CH_3$ $Ph-C-OH + HI \rightarrow Ph-C-I + H_2O$ $CH_3$ $CH_3$

          Q6.
Show all the steps in the mechanism for this reaction. Don't forget to use curved
arrows to show the movement of electrons in each step of the mechanism.
$CH_3$
$Ph-C-OH + HI \rightarrow Ph-C-I + H_2O$
$CH_3$
$CH_3$

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

Nivaldo Tro 2nd Edition

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Solved by Expert Nicole Krahulik

11/13/2022

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The iodine atom in HI is a good nucleophile and will attack the carbon atom in the alcohol. The oxygen atom in the alcohol will then leave as a water molecule. Show more…

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Q6. Show all the steps in the mechanism for this reaction. Don't forget to use curved arrows to show the movement of electrons in each step of the mechanism. Q6. Show all the steps in the mechanism for this reaction. Don't forget to use curved arrows to show the movement of electrons in each step of the mechanism. CH3 Ph-C-OH + HI CH3 CH3 Ph-C-I + H2O CH3