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Treatment of 1-bromo-2-deuterio-2-phenylethane with strong base leads to a mixture of deuterated and nondeuterated phenylethylenes in an approximately 7: 1 ratio. Explain. (EQUATION CAN'T COPY)
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This compound has a bromine atom and a deuterium atom attached to the same carbon atom. The deuterium atom is a heavier isotope of hydrogen, which means it forms stronger bonds with carbon than hydrogen does. Show more…
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