Organic Chemistry As a Second Language, 3e: First Semester Topics

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Chapter 10 - Elimination Reactions - 10.9 Identifying The Mechanism(s) - Problems - Page 240: 10.25

Answer

The reaction mechanism is $S_{N}1$.

Work Step by Step

Bromide functions exclusively as a nucleophile so only substitution reactions occur. The substrate determines which mechanism operates. $S_{N}1$ predominates because we have a tertiary substrate.
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