Chapter 22, Problem 22.39P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The product formed by the reaction of the conjugate-base enolate ion of ethyl $2-$ methylpropanoate with bromobenzene and a catalyst, $\text{Pd}{\left[\left(\text{P}{\left(t-\text{Bu}\right)}_3\right)\right]}_4$, is to be stated. The role of the catalyst is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

The nucleophilic substitution reactions are the reactions in which one nucleophile is substituted by another nucleophile. These reactions depend upon the nucleophilicity and concentration of the nucleophile. It is of two types, ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ and ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$.