A Researcher Synthesizes 2-Bromo-2-Phenylpentane by Reacting 2-Phenyl-2-Tosylpentane with Potassium Bromide

question 28

Short Answer

A researcher synthesizes 2-bromo-2-phenylpentane by reacting 2-phenyl-2-tosylpentane with potassium bromide.Write a synthetic step that shows this reaction,and draw the mechanism.

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