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Final answer:The predicted products of the given SN1 reaction are tertiary alkyl bromide (CH3)3C-Br and water (H2O) formed via the substitution of a -OH group with a Br ion.Explanation:To predict the products of the given SN1 reaction, we need to consider the mechanism in which a carbocation intermediate is formed, allowing for the nucleophile to attack from either side. In the example provided, the reaction involves a tertiary alcohol reacting with HBr. The -OH group is protonated to form water, which is a good leaving group. The carbocation is then formed, and the bromide ion attacks, resulting in the formation of a tertiary alkyl bromide and water. Therefore, the predicted products of the given SN1 reaction are (CH3)3C-Br and H2O....