Chapter 22, Problem 51A

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The given substitution reaction needs to be shown using the structural formulas of given reactants and products.

Concept introduction:

In the substitution reaction, one functional group in a reactant is replaced by other.

Explanation of Solution

In the given reaction, 2-chloropropane and water undergoes substitution reaction to form 2-propanol and hydrogen chloride.

The reaction can be represented as follows:

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The given addition reaction needs to be shown using the structural formulas of given reactants and products.

Concept introduction:

In an addition reaction, one molecule simply combines to other to form a larger molecule. There is no side product formed in the reaction.

Explanation of Solution

In the given reaction, 3-hexene and chlorine reacts to form 3, 4-dichlorohexane.

The reaction is represented as follows: