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### Reaction Identification Exercise

**Problem Statement:**
Identify the major and minor product(s) that are expected for the following reaction. Select all that apply.

**Given Reaction:**
- **Reactants:** A cyclohexane derivative with an OTs (tosylate group) at one position and a CH₃ (methyl group) at another position.
- **Reagent:** DBU (1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene), a strong non-nucleophilic base.

**Instructions:**
Choose the major product expected from the reaction.

**Response Section:**
- An incorrect choice was made, as indicated by the message: "Your answer is incorrect."

**Product Options:**
- Four possible structures, presented as molecular diagrams, are available. 
  - A checkbox is located next to each structure for selection.
  - One of the structures was selected.

**Feedback:**
- Users need to identify the correct major product based on their understanding of the reaction mechanism, which might involve elimination pathways common to such conditions (e.g., E2 mechanism with DBU).

### Explanation:
- **Tosylate (OTs)** groups are good leaving groups, often involved in elimination reactions.
- **DBU** is a strong base, which promotes elimination (usually E2) rather than substitution.
- The task involves determining products based on these chemical principles.

For further study and clarification, refer to eTextbook and media resources available in the learning module.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Reaction Identification Exercise **Problem Statement:** Identify the major and minor product(s) that are expected for the following reaction. Select all that apply. **Given Reaction:** - **Reactants:** A cyclohexane derivative with an OTs (tosylate group) at one position and a CH₃ (methyl group) at another position. - **Reagent:** DBU (1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene), a strong non-nucleophilic base. **Instructions:** Choose the major product expected from the reaction. **Response Section:** - An incorrect choice was made, as indicated by the message: "Your answer is incorrect." **Product Options:** - Four possible structures, presented as molecular diagrams, are available. - A checkbox is located next to each structure for selection. - One of the structures was selected. **Feedback:** - Users need to identify the correct major product based on their understanding of the reaction mechanism, which might involve elimination pathways common to such conditions (e.g., E2 mechanism with DBU). ### Explanation: - **Tosylate (OTs)** groups are good leaving groups, often involved in elimination reactions. - **DBU** is a strong base, which promotes elimination (usually E2) rather than substitution. - The task involves determining products based on these chemical principles. For further study and clarification, refer to eTextbook and media resources available in the learning module.
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