Question

Bromination of (E)-Cinnamic Acid OChem Lab: Here are the two proposed mechanisms for the reaction. These are very rough sketches which may have some errors, but they capture the general idea. Which of the two mechanisms is more plausible for this experiment and how do you know?

Produrt OH 202-2049 130 Mech dert Mech 2 TO H Br S n OH Padet 93.5-95 Br AN O Padia 202-269°C Br

Answer 1

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