For the following reaction H+ (2 moles) a) Propose a reaction mechanism and indicate the IUPAC nomenclature of the reactant and product b) Are there chirals in the product? If your answer is yes, draw the possible ethereoisomers and assign their R or S configuration.

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For the following reaction
H+
(2 moles)
a) Propose a reaction mechanism and indicate the IUPAC nomenclature of the reactant and product
b) Are there chirals in the product? If your answer is yes, draw the possible ethereoisomers and assign their R
or S configuration.
Transcribed Image Text:For the following reaction H+ (2 moles) a) Propose a reaction mechanism and indicate the IUPAC nomenclature of the reactant and product b) Are there chirals in the product? If your answer is yes, draw the possible ethereoisomers and assign their R or S configuration.
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