Why do you think this was a major product of the reaction?  Did the above reaction followed an E1 or E2 mechanism? Explain your answer. What was the stereochemistry of the starting material given the above product? Explain.

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Why do you think this was a major product of the reaction? 

Did the above reaction followed an E1 or E2 mechanism? Explain your answer.

What was the stereochemistry of the starting material given the above product? Explain.

HO.
OH
CI
Transcribed Image Text:HO. OH CI
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