Q12 Protonation converts the hydroxyl group of an alcohol to a good leaving group. Suggest a mechanism for each reaction. (a) ê OH HBr (SN1 or SN2) H₂SO4 A Bri + H₂O

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Q12 Protonation converts the hydroxyl group of an alcohol to a good leaving group. Suggest a mechanism for each
reaction.
(a)
(b)
OH
HBr
(SN1 or SN2)
H₂SO4
A
Br
+ H₂O
Transcribed Image Text:Q12 Protonation converts the hydroxyl group of an alcohol to a good leaving group. Suggest a mechanism for each reaction. (a) (b) OH HBr (SN1 or SN2) H₂SO4 A Br + H₂O
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