Chapter 11, Problem 6PP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A detailed mechanism for the given reaction is to be written.

Concept introduction:

Substitution reaction occurs when an alcohol reacts with a hydrogen halide.

The substitution reaction happens in an acidic environment for making the alcohol hydroxyl group a good leaving group.

Strong acids such as $\text{HCl}$, ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}$, and ${\text{HNO}}_{\text{3}}$ react with alcohols.