Chapter 10, Problem 10.47AP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The mechanism of the reaction when $\text{1-}$ propanol containing deuterium rather than hydrogen at the oxygen, $\text{PrOD}$, is treated with an excess of ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$ containing a catalytic amount of $\text{NaOH}$, is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The reaction between an acid and a base is known as acid-base reaction. In an acid base reaction, salt of acid and base along with the water molecule is formed. Alcohols contain enolizable hydrogen ion, which can easily be abstracted by any base such as $\text{NaOH}$.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The preparation of $\text{PrOD}$ from $\text{1-}$ propanol is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The reaction in which one species is replaced by the other one is known as substitution reaction. The molecule $\text{PrOD}$ is known as deuterated alcohol. Molecules in which $\text{H}$ is replaced by $\text{D}$ are known as deuterated molecules.