In the presence of a small amount of bromine, the following light-promoted reaction has been observed. (a)

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In the presence of a small amount of bromine, the following light-promoted reaction has been observed.
In the presence of a small amount of bromine, the

(a) Write a mechanism for this reaction. Your mechanism should explain how both products are formed.
(b) Explain why only this one type of hydrogen atom has been replaced, in preference to any of the other hydrogen atoms in the starting material.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0321768414

8th edition

Authors: L. G. Wade Jr.

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