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Ch. 13 - Alcohols, Ethers and Related Compounds: Substitution and Elimination
Mullins - Organic Chemistry: A Learner Centered Approach 1st Edition
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Capitolo 12, Problema 43b

Predict the product(s) of the reactions shown.
(b) Chemical structure showing a dehydration reaction with an alcohol group and phosphoric acid as a catalyst.

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Identify the type of reaction taking place. For example, determine if it is a substitution, elimination, addition, or rearrangement reaction. Look at the reactants and reagents provided to infer the reaction mechanism.
Analyze the structure of the starting material. Identify functional groups, stereochemistry, and any reactive sites (e.g., double bonds, halides, or carbonyl groups).
Examine the reagents and reaction conditions. For instance, if a strong base is present, it might favor elimination (E2 or E1), while a nucleophile might favor substitution (SN1 or SN2).
Predict the intermediate(s), if any, based on the reaction mechanism. For example, in an SN1 reaction, a carbocation intermediate is formed, while in an E2 reaction, no intermediate is formed as it is a concerted process.
Draw the final product(s) by applying the reaction mechanism to the starting material. Ensure that you account for stereochemistry, regiochemistry, and any rearrangements that might occur during the reaction.

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