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- 2-methylbutan-1-ol is heated with an excess of concentrated sulphuric acid (H2SO4) in order to cause an elimination reaction. Provide a 'curly arrow' mechanism (in displayed formula) for the formation of the product supported with an explanation.
- An amine can be formed when 2-iodopentane is heated with ammonia in a sealed tube. This is an example of a nucleophilic substitution reaction. Provide a 'curly arrow' mechanism (in displayed formula) with an accompanying explanation for this process.