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The alcohol below is protonated and contains an oxygen with a positive charge. Using curved arrows, show the two "legal moves" that result in a neutral oxygen.
Protonation is a common first step in mechanisms. When you have a protonated alcohol, it's likely that either:
Either one is possible. If you're not sure which one happens, remember that when writing out mechanisms, never go backwards- don't draw structures you have drawn before.
