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12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols - Part 3 of 4
12. Alcohols, Ethers, Epoxides and Thiols / Making Ethers - Alkoxymercuration / Problem 8

Propose a plausible mechanism for the oxymercuration-demercuration of this unsaturated alcohol.
Reaction scheme for oxymercuration-demercuration of an unsaturated alcohol to form an ether.

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