Organic Chemistry
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Author: Paula Y. Bruice
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Chapter 10.7, Problem 17P
Which isomer reacts more rapidly in an E2 reaction: cis-l·bromo-4-tert-butylcyclohexane or trans-1-bromo-4-tert·butylcyclohexane? Explain your answer.
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