There are two ways for the preparation of2,2-dimethylbutane by Corey-House synthesis.Which of the following statements is correct?
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a
Both Path I and II are feasible.
b
Path I is feasible.
c
Path II is feasible.
d
Both Path I and II are not feasible.
answer is B.
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In the second step of Path I, alkyl halide C2H5Br is 1°,Corey-House synthesis proceeds via SN2 mechanism.In the second step of path II, alkyl halide is 3°.So, the reaction will not take place.