Organic Chemistry Exam 2
1) a) In the following reaction of the addition of HCl to vinylcyclopentane (1), one of the major products formed is 1-chloro-1-ethylcyclopentane (2). The mechanism for this reaction involves the formation of intermediate A which is converted into intermediate B and finally the product 2 is formed. In the boxes below, draw the structures of the intermediates showing any charges that are present. (6 points)
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