Chapter 11, Problem 49P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mechanistic explanation for the compounds, like $\alpha -$ haloalcohols, are unstable and not be isolated, is to be proposed.

Concept introduction:

$\alpha -$ haloalcohols are the compounds that contain an alcoholic group and a halogen group at alpha position that is the carbon, which contains alcoholic group.

Stability of compounds depends upon the equilibrium shift. If the equilibrium shifts to the right, then the product is more stable and if the equilibrium shifts to the left, then the reactant is more stable.

$\alpha -$ haloalcohol has one halogen atom and one alcoholic group, due to which it releases hydrogen and halogen atom, and forms more stable ketone.