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Ch.8 - Reactions of Alkenes
Wade - Organic Chemistry 9th Edition
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Capitolo 8, Problema 56d

Propose mechanisms consistent with the following reactions.
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Step 1: Recognize the reaction type. This reaction involves the formation of a dibromo-substituted cyclopropane ring from an alkene. The reagents CHBr₃ (bromoform) and NaOH suggest a haloform reaction followed by cyclopropanation.
Step 2: Understand the role of the reagents. NaOH deprotonates CHBr₃ to form the tribromomethyl anion (CBr₃⁻), which is highly nucleophilic and reactive. This intermediate is key to the reaction mechanism.
Step 3: Analyze the alkene's role. The alkene acts as a nucleophile and reacts with the tribromomethyl anion. The π-electrons of the alkene attack the electrophilic carbon of the tribromomethyl group, forming a new bond.
Step 4: Formation of the cyclopropane ring. After the initial attack, two bromine atoms are eliminated from the tribromomethyl group, resulting in the formation of a cyclopropane ring with two bromine substituents attached to the same carbon.
Step 5: Verify the product structure. The final product is a dibromo-substituted cyclopropane ring attached to the benzene ring. This structure is consistent with the reaction mechanism and the given reagents.

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