Construct a three-step synthesis of 3-bromocyclopentene from cyclopentane. Drag the appropriate items into the bins. Note that e
ach bin should hold only one item
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Answer:
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Explanation:
(1) Halogenation of an alkane
Reaction with Br₂ in the presence of UV light to give bromocyclopentane.
(2) Dehydrohalogenation
Reaction with hot alcoholic KOH to give cyclopentene.
(3) Allylic bromination
Reaction with N-bromosuccinimide and a drop of HBr(aq) gives
3-bromocyclopentene.
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