Organic Chemistry
In the overnight reaction between fused KOH and 2,2-dichloro-1-phenylpropane at 200℃, a compound of formula C9H8 is obtained as the major product. Provide a structure for the major product and propose a mechanism for its formation.
The major product when 2,2-dichloropentane is heated overnight with NaNH2 at 150 °C has a formula of C5H8. Draw the structure of the product and provide the mechanism of the reaction.
