The Reaction Between 4-Methyl-1-Pentanol and PBr₃ to Yield 1-Bromo-4-Methylpentane Is

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Multiple Choice

The reaction between 4-methyl-1-pentanol and PBr₃ to yield 1-bromo-4-methylpentane is probably:

• A)an S_N1-type reaction involving the protonated alkyl dibomophosphite of the alcohol as the substrate.
• B)an S_N2-type reaction involving the protonated alkyl dibomophosphite of the alcohol as the substrate.
• C)an E1-type reaction involving the protonated alkyl dibomophosphite of the alcohol as the substrate.
• D)an E2-type reaction involving the protonated alkyl dibomophosphite of the alcohol as the substrate.
• E)an epoxidation reaction.

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