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Substitution Comparison
7. Substitution Reactions / Substitution Comparison / Problem 7

In the presence of a strong electrophile, the following reaction should have occurred via bimolecular substitution, yet rearrangement proceeded. Suggest a mechanism to explain the enhanced rate and ­rearrangement observed in this unusual reaction. Ignore stereochemistry. Note that “Me” is the abbreviation for methyl.

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