Chapter 9: Q18P (page 409)
Draw the stereoisomers that are formed from the following SN1 reactions:
a. 3-bromo-3-methylpentane and methanol
b. 3-chloro-3-methylhexane and methanol
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The produced stereoisomers are:

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Chapter 9: Q18P (page 409)
Draw the stereoisomers that are formed from the following SN1 reactions:
a. 3-bromo-3-methylpentane and methanol
b. 3-chloro-3-methylhexane and methanol
The produced stereoisomers are:

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c. 1-chloro-1-methylcyclohexane + CH3O-
d. 1-chloro-1-methylcyclohexane + CH3OH
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