Identify the Acid and the Base and Provide a Curved

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Essay

Identify the acid and the base and provide a curved arrow mechanism for the following reaction.

Predict the mechanism of a given reaction based on the reactants and conditions.

Identify the major product of a reaction based on its mechanism.

Differentiate between protic and aprotic solvents and their influence on reaction mechanisms.

Rank the reactivity of compounds in SN2 reactions.

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Definitions:

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