Question

For part f iii) you should include a diagram for each step of the mechanism and an explanation as this is your opportunity to demonstrate your understanding.

  

e) One of the products gives a silver mirror when warmed with Tollen's reagent. State the identity of this product and state the functional group it contains. f) 2-methylpropan-1-ol is heated with an excess of concentrated sulphuric acid (H2SO4) in order to cause an elimination reaction. i) Provide a full chemical equation for this reaction. Show the structural formula for any organic molecules. ii) Name the organic product formed and draw its displayed structure. iii) Provide a 'curly arrow' mechanism for the formation of the product supported with an explanation.