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**Reaction Mechanism Identification**

In this exercise, you'll explore different reaction mechanisms involved in the synthesis or reactions of alcohols and ethers. Analyze the given reactions and determine the appropriate mechanisms from the list provided, using the corresponding letters.

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**Reactions:**

1. **Reaction 1:**

   - **Reactants:** Phenylpropanoic acid (with a propene group) and Br₂
   - **Solvent:** Ethanol
   - **Product:** β-bromoethyl ethyl ether (with a phenyl group and a carbonyloxy group)

2. **Reaction 2:**

   - **Reactant:** Tertiary butyl carbocation and H₂O
   - **Product:** Tertiary butanol

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**Mechanism List:**

- **a = Proton transfer**
- **b = Lewis acid/base**
- **c = Electrophilic addition**
- **d = E1 Elimination**
- **e = E2 Elimination**
- **f = S<sub>N</sub>1 Nucleophilic substitution**
- **g = S<sub>N</sub>2 Nucleophilic substitution**

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**Instructions:**

Both reactions involve synthesis or reactions pertinent to alcohols or ethers. Identify the mechanism by which they proceed from the provided options. Use the letters **a - g** for your answers.

**Answers:**

1. **Mechanism for Reaction 1:** c (Electrophilic addition)
2. **Mechanism for Reaction 2:** [Answer here]

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Utilize this opportunity to understand the principles behind these reaction mechanisms and test your knowledge with practical examples.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Transcription for Educational Website** --- **Reaction Mechanism Identification** In this exercise, you'll explore different reaction mechanisms involved in the synthesis or reactions of alcohols and ethers. Analyze the given reactions and determine the appropriate mechanisms from the list provided, using the corresponding letters. --- **Reactions:** 1. **Reaction 1:** - **Reactants:** Phenylpropanoic acid (with a propene group) and Br₂ - **Solvent:** Ethanol - **Product:** β-bromoethyl ethyl ether (with a phenyl group and a carbonyloxy group) 2. **Reaction 2:** - **Reactant:** Tertiary butyl carbocation and H₂O - **Product:** Tertiary butanol --- **Mechanism List:** - **a = Proton transfer** - **b = Lewis acid/base** - **c = Electrophilic addition** - **d = E1 Elimination** - **e = E2 Elimination** - **f = S<sub>N</sub>1 Nucleophilic substitution** - **g = S<sub>N</sub>2 Nucleophilic substitution** --- **Instructions:** Both reactions involve synthesis or reactions pertinent to alcohols or ethers. Identify the mechanism by which they proceed from the provided options. Use the letters **a - g** for your answers. **Answers:** 1. **Mechanism for Reaction 1:** c (Electrophilic addition) 2. **Mechanism for Reaction 2:** [Answer here] --- Utilize this opportunity to understand the principles behind these reaction mechanisms and test your knowledge with practical examples.
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