Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Reactions of Alkenes - Study Problems - Page 387: 8-48 e

Answer

Two different products are formed. The proposed reaction is shown in the picture.

Work Step by Step

For the first product the mechanism is- Step 1: Protonation of the pi bond forms a carbocation. Step 2: Attack by the chloride ion gives the addition product. For the second product the mechanism is- Step 1: Protonation of the pi bond forms a carbocation. Step 2: The Ethanol attacks on the carboncation, then another ethanol deprotonates the ethanol, forming the second product. So there is a formation of a mixture of two products.
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