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Reaction 1 Reaction 2
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CH3--C==CH--CH2--OH + CH3--CH2--C
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CH3 OH
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Reaction 1 between compounds 1 and 2. The equation is incomplete, only the reactants are shown. The missing product(s) are where ? is. What is the product(s)?

Identify the functional groups in reaction 1 and 2.
Complete the equation for reaction 1 by drawing the abbreviated structural formula of the product in place of the question mark and then identify any new functional group in the organic products.

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