Chapter 11, Problem 11.37P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for retention of configuration of sodium $\text{2-}$ bromopropanoate at low $\text{NaOH}$ concentrations, but inversion of configuration at $1M\text{NaOH}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The neighboring group participation leads to the retention of configuration. The increase in the rate of the substitution reaction takes place by neighboring group participation. Neighboring group participation is diagnosed by considering its stereo chemical outcome.