Consider the Reaction, in Which X Is a Stable, Mercury-Containing

Essay

Consider the reaction, in which X is a stable, mercury-containing compound (not a reactive intermediate). Compound Y does not react with either Br₂, H₂/catalyst, or ozone.
a. What do you deduce about the structure of Y solely from its formula and the reactivity (or "unreactivity") data give? Explain briefly.
b. Use mechanistic reasoning to deduce the structure of X. Use the curved-arrow notation; show all relevant unshared pairs and charges. Then, using what you know about step (2)-no mechanisms!-deduce the structure of the product Y.