The reaction of bicyclo[2.2.1.0]nonane 1 with chlorine in UV light results in formation of a dichloro-product with ring opening.
a)What is the product and present a detailed mechanism to account for its formation.
b)When the dichloro-product was subjected to an Sn1 reaction, an alkene was formed. What is the product and show the detailed mechanism for the formation of this alkene.