(a) In the presence of dilute hydrochloric acid, compound A is converted to a constitutional isomer, compound...

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(a) In the presence of dilute hydrochloric acid, compound A is converted to a constitutional isomer, compound B.
(a) In the presence of dilute hydrochloric acid, compound A

Suggest a reasonable structure for compound B.
(b) The trans stereoisomer of compound A is stable under the reaction conditions. Why does
it not rearrange?

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0072905014

4th edition

Authors: Francis A. Carey

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