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2-Bromopropane and Ethoxide Ion

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When 2-bromopropane reacts with ethoxide ion, two products are formed; one is the product of Sn2 substitution and the other is the product of E2 elimination. Write the structure of both products, and tell how they could be distinguished using IR spectroscopy.

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The solution assists in writing the structure of both products, and tell how they could be distinguished using IR spectroscopy when 2-bromopropane and ethoxide ion are combined.

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