Chapter 17, Problem 39P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mechanism for the formation of $\text{1-bromo-2-methoxyhexane}$

from the reaction of bromine and a solution of $1\text{-hexene}$ in methanol is to be explained.

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.