Using the curved-arrow notation, give a mechanism for each of the known conversions shown in Fig. P10.61. (If necessary, re-read Study Guide Link 10.2.)

The reaction given in part (c) of Fig. P10.61 is very important in the manufacture of high-octane gasoline. (Hint: If deuterated isobutane (CH3)3C-D is used, the product is (CH3)2CDCH2C(CH3)3.)

(a)

(b)

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H,C OH CH, dilute HSO + HO fone of several alkene products)