Chapter 11, Problem 13PP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Reaction mechanism for the reactions (a) and (b) are to be written. Explanation of no epoxide formation in (c) is to be provided.

Concept introduction:

If a proton is removed from the hydroxyl group, the result obtained is an alkoxide ion.

The alkoxide ion reacts further with itself in an intramolecular manner via a ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ reaction to form a ring.