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Chapter 6: Q20P (page 255)

What will be the product of the preceding reaction if HBr is used in place of Br2?

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Addition of H+ will form a carbocation that could rearrange.

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01

Addition of H+-

Addition of H+ will form a carbocation that could rearrange.

02

Addition of Br-- 

Addition of Br- forms a cyclic bromonium ion rather than a carbocation, so there is no rearrangement.

03

Conclusion-

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