OH H2O + HCI OH

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Explain why two substitution products are formed in the attached reaction.

OH
H2O
+
HCI
OH
Transcribed Image Text:OH H2O + HCI OH
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Given, 

Reactant 1 = 2-Chloro-3-methylbutane 

Reactant 2 = H2

Product 1 = 3-methyl-2-butanol

Product 2 = 2-methyl-2-butanol

Side product = HCl

 

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