If the following compound were dissolved in ether and treated with HCl, the product of the reaction would a mixture of 3-bromoheptane and 2-bromoheptane.

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The compound in question is 3-bromo-2-methylhexane. Treatment with HCl in ether will result in an SN1 reaction, with the carbocation intermediate forming at both the 2-position and 3-position. This will lead to a mixture of products, with 3-bromoheptane and 2-bromoheptane being the major products.

If the Following Compound Were Dissolved in Ether and Treated