Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

by Wade Jr., L. G.

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321768418

ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 6 - Alkyl Halides: Nucleophilic Substitution and Elimination - Problems - Page 231: Problem 6-11 c

Answer

This is an elimination reaction.

Work Step by Step

The reaction is an elimination reaction. In this reaction, both $Br$ atoms leave. $I$ ion acts as a nucleophile and reacts with $Br$.

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