A student wanted to know whether the greater proximity of the nucleophile to the C-2 carbon in

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A student wanted to know whether the greater proximity of the nucleophile to the C-2 carbon in the transition state was what caused the 1,2-addition product to be formed faster when 1,3-butadiene reacts with HCl. Therefore, he decided to investigate the reaction of 2 methyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene with HCl. His friend, Noel Noall, told him that he should use 1 methyl-1,3-cyclohexadiene instead. Should he follow his friend's advice?
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0131407480

4th edition

Authors: Paula Yurkanis Bruice

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