Question

When 2−bromo−3,3−dimethylbutane is treated with K⁺ −OC(CH₃)₃, a single product T having molecular formula C₆H₁₂. When 3,3−dimethyl−2−butanol is treated with H₂SO₄, the major product U has the same molecular formula. Given the following ¹H NMR data, what are the structures of T and U?

Answer 1

Answer:

T = 3,3-dimethylbut-1-ene

U = 2,3-dimethylbut-2-ene

Explanation:

The chemical reactions for the two reactions and the mechanisms of reaction are shown in the two attachments to this answer.

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