Question 1
Which statement correctly describes the mechanism of the reaction shown below?
◦ CN
- is added, forming a carbocation
◦ Na
+ is added to Br
◦ Bromine leaves, forming a carbocation
◦ Na
+ and CN
- are added simultaneously
◦ Br
- leaves and CN
- is added simultaneously
Question 2
What is the curved arrow mechanism for the first step of the reaction shown?
◦ I
◦ II
◦ III
◦ IV
◦ V