Homework Help: Organic Chemistry

Posted by Deon on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 7:07pm.

2-methyl-2hexanol is reacted with sulfuric acid at around 800C. The two products formed are 2-methyl-1-hexene (19%) and 2-methyl-2-hexene (81%). Show the chemical equation for this reaction. Explain fully why 2-methyl-2-hexene is the major product.

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Organic Chemistry - Lauren, Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 5:38pm
What Happens when (z)-2-pentene reacts with Cl2 and H2o?
Organic Chemistry - Lauren, Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 5:39pm
What Happens when (z)-2-pentene reacts with Cl2 and H2o?
Organic Chemistry - Lauren, Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 5:39pm
What Happens when (z)-2-pentene reacts with Cl2 and H2o?

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