12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols
Leaving Group Conversions - SOCl2 and PBr3
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Problem 11b
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionTwo products are observed in the following reaction.
(a) Suggest a mechanism to explain how these two products are formed. (b) Your mechanism for part (a) should be different from the usual mechanism of the reaction of SOCl2 with alcohols. Explain why the reaction follows a different mechanism in this case.Verified Solution
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