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From what alkyl bromide was the following alkyl acetate made by $\mathrm{S}_{\mathrm{N}}$ 2 reaction? Write the reaction, showing all stereochemistry.
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The alkyl acetate is the product of the reaction, which is the compound with the acetate group (-COOCH3) attached to the alkyl group. The alkyl group is the part of the molecule that was originally the alkyl bromide. Show more…
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