Chapter 20.15, Problem 20.23P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mechanism for the nucleophilic acyl substitution to form ethyl benzoate and $N-\text{methylacetamide}$ is to be shown.

Concept introduction:

Nucleophilic acyl substitution reactions are the type of substitution reactions that comprise acyl compounds as the reactants along with nucleophile that attacks on electron deficient atoms in the compounds. The synthesis of compound relies upon the type of reactants and reagents that are used during the reactions.

The energy of the product should be low because low energy of a compound increases the stability of a compound. The stability of a compound is the major factor that is responsible for the formation of a compound. The reagents perform numerous functions in reactions like proton abstraction, oxidation, reduction, catalysis, and dehydrogenation.