7. Substitution Reactions
SN2 Reaction
61PRACTICE PROBLEM
When (±)−2,3-dibromopentane reacts with sodium hydroxide, they form the following products.
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Explain why there is no formation of cis-2-bromopent-2-ene.
When (±)−2,3-dibromopentane reacts with sodium hydroxide, they form the following products.
Explain why there is no formation of cis-2-bromopent-2-ene.