When 1,1,3,3-tetramethylcyclobutane is brominated at 125°C, the relative reactivity of the 1°: 2°: 3° hydrogens is approximately 1:82:1600. Estimate the amount of each monobromination product.

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When 1,1,3,3-tetramethylcyclobutane is brominated at 125°C, the relative reactivity of the 1°: 2°: 3° hydrogens is approximately 1:82:1600. Estimate the amount of each monobromination product.

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