Chapter 17, Problem 17.49AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A curve arrow mechanism for the given reaction is to be stated and an explanation as to why the equilibrium lies to the right is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The nucleophilic substitution reactions are the reactions in which one nucleophile attacks the electrophilic center and eliminates another group in the compound. . These reactions depend upon the nucleophilicity and concentration of the nucleophile.

The ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}2$ reaction is a nucleophilic substitution bimolecular single step reaction in which the addition of nucleophile and removal of leaving group takes place simultaneously.

The ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}1$ reaction is a nucleophilic substitution reaction in which the substitution of nucleophile takes place. This reaction takes place in two steps. There is generation of carbocation in the first step and in the second step the nucleophile attacks at the carbocation for the corresponding product.