(b) Explain why the water-solubility of 1-butanol is increased when the solution is made acidic by addition of a strong acid. (c) Explain why the product (1-bromobutane) is not soluble in water (even if it is made acidic) and therefore forms a second layer in the reaction mixture.

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(b) Explain why the water-solubility of 1-butanol is increased when the solution is made acidic by
addition of a strong acid.
(c) Explain why the product (1-bromobutane) is not soluble in water (even if it is made acidic)
and therefore forms a second layer in the reaction mixture.
3. Assuming that the following reaction occurs under SN1 / E1 conditions, draw the structures of the
products (there will be more than one isomer formed in each case)
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Transcribed Image Text:(b) Explain why the water-solubility of 1-butanol is increased when the solution is made acidic by addition of a strong acid. (c) Explain why the product (1-bromobutane) is not soluble in water (even if it is made acidic) and therefore forms a second layer in the reaction mixture. 3. Assuming that the following reaction occurs under SN1 / E1 conditions, draw the structures of the products (there will be more than one isomer formed in each case) 15 17
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