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What is the product of the following rearrangement reaction? CH3-C(CH3)2-CH2OH → ?

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The given compound is 2-methyl-2-butanol. The rearrangement reaction that can occur in this case is a 1,2-hydride shift, which would lead to the formation of a more stable carbocation. The reaction proceeds as follows:CH3-C CH3 2-CH2OH  CH3-C+ CH3 -CH3 + OH-After the 1,2-hydride shift:CH3-CH+ CH3 2 + OH-Now, the hydroxide ion  OH-  can attack the carbocation, forming a new bond:CH3-CH OH - CH3 2The product of the rearrangement reaction is 2-methylpropan-2-ol or also known as isobutanol.
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