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Chapter 11.4, Problem 17P
What stereoisomers are formed in the following reactions? Which stereoisomer is the major product?
- a. the acid-catalyzed dehydration of 1-pentanol to 2-pentene
- b. the acid-catalyzed dehydration of 3,4-dimethyl-3-hexanol to 3,4-dimethyl-3-hexene
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