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(Solved): 2. cis-4 Bromocyclohexanol and trans-4 Bromocyclohexanol form the same elimination product but a di ...
2. cis-4 Bromocyclohexanol and trans-4 Bromocyclohexanol form the same elimination product but a different substitution product when they react with \( \mathrm{HO} \). a) Why do they form the same elimination product? b) Explain, by showing the mechanisms, why different substitution products are obtained.
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a) hydroxide base is strong. so E2 elimination will