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Ch. 11 - Properties and Synthesis of Alkyl Halides: Radical Reactions
Mullins - Organic Chemistry: A Learner Centered Approach 1st Edition
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Capitolo 10, Problema 48c

Suggest a mechanism for the following reactions.
(c) Allylic bromination reaction: alkene reacts with NBS and heat to form allylic bromide.

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Identify the type of reaction: Determine if the reaction is an addition, elimination, substitution, or rearrangement. This will guide the mechanism you propose.
Analyze the reactants and products: Look at the functional groups present in the reactants and products. This will help you understand what transformations are occurring.
Determine the key intermediates: Consider any possible intermediates that might form during the reaction. These could include carbocations, carbanions, radicals, or other species.
Propose the step-by-step mechanism: Start with the reactants and show how they transform into intermediates and then into products. Use curved arrows to indicate the movement of electrons.
Consider stereochemistry and regiochemistry: If applicable, think about how the reaction might affect the stereochemistry or regiochemistry of the molecules involved. This can influence the mechanism and the final product.

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