Chapter 19, Problem 3Q

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for faster reaction of benzyl chloride with sodium iodide in acetone than 1-chlorobutane needs to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Alkyl halides have halogen group as the functional group which can substitute with other groups to give substitutional reactions. Alkyl halides are usually formed by the substitution reactions of alcohol with HX.

Here HX can be HCl or $\text{HBr}$. On the basis of type of alcohol (primary, secondary or tertiary), the substitution reaction can be S_N1 or S_N2.