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Ch. 13 - Alcohols, Ethers and Related Compounds: Substitution and Elimination
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Chapter 12, Problem 89c

Predict the product for each of the following reactions.
(c) Chemical structures showing a thiol reaction with a pentagon-shaped compound and a sulfur-hydrogen group.

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Identify the type of reaction taking place. For example, determine if it is a substitution, elimination, addition, or rearrangement reaction. Look at the reactants and reagents provided to make this determination.
Analyze the structure of the starting material. Identify functional groups, stereochemistry, and any reactive sites (e.g., double bonds, leaving groups, or acidic hydrogens).
Examine the reagents and reaction conditions. For example, if a strong base is present, it might favor elimination (E2 or E1), while a nucleophile might favor substitution (SN1 or SN2).
Predict the mechanism of the reaction. For example, if it is an addition reaction, determine whether it proceeds via a carbocation intermediate (Markovnikov addition) or through a concerted mechanism (anti-Markovnikov addition).
Draw the product(s) of the reaction, ensuring that you account for regioselectivity, stereoselectivity, and any rearrangements that might occur during the reaction mechanism.

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