(a) What product(s) are formed when the E isomer of C6H5CH = CHC6H5 is treated with Br2, followed by one equivalent of KOH? Label the resulting alkene(s) as E or Z. (b) What product(s) are formed when the Z isomer of C6H5CH = CHC6H5 is subjected to the same reaction sequence? (c) How are the compounds in parts (a) and (b) related to each other?

(a) What product(s) are formed when the E isomer of C6H5CH = CHC6H5 is treated with Br2, followed by one equivalent of KOH? Label the resulting alkene(s) as E or Z. (b) What product(s) are formed when the Z isomer of C6H5CH = CHC6H5 is subjected to the same reaction sequence? (c) How are the compounds in parts (a) and (b) related to each other?

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Chapter16: Aldehydes And Ketones

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Problem 16.67P: Treatment of -D-glucose with methanol in the presence of an acid catalyst converts it into a mixture...

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