Hydrolysis of CH3CBr2CH3 with sodium hydroxide does not give CH3C(OH)2CH3. Instead, it gives acetone. Explain.

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Hydrolysis of CH3CBr2CH3 with sodium hydroxide does not give CH3C(OH)2CH3. Instead, it gives acetone. Explain.
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Organic Chemistry A Short Course

ISBN: 978-1111425562

13th edition

Authors: Harold Hart, Christopher M. Hadad, Leslie E. Craine, David J. Hart

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