Chapter 17, Problem 31P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The relationship between two compounds that are formed by the oxidation of $4\text{-}tert\text{-butylthiane}$ with ${\text{NaIO}}_4$ having same molecular formula ${\text{C}}_{\text{9}}{\text{H}}_{\text{18}}\text{OS}$ is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

The replacement or substitution of one functional group with another different functional group in any chemical reaction is termed as substitution reaction.

In nucleophilic substitution reaction, nucleophile takes the position of leaving group by attacking on the electron deficient carbon atom.