Chapter 23, Problem 30P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The compound where $HBr$ is easily removed in a basic solution has to be identified.

Concept introduction:

• Catalyst: Substance which helps in increasing the rate of a particular reaction without getting consumed in the reaction.
• Base Catalyst: A catalyst which helps in increasing the rate of a particular reaction by the removal of a proton. There are two types of catalysis:

1. 1. Specific-base catalysis: Proton is completely removed before the slow step in a reaction
2. 2. General- base catalysis: Proton is completely removed during the slow step in a reaction

• Intramolecular catalysis: A catalysis where catalyst is a part of the molecule that undergoes the reaction promotes the reaction in a species.
• Intramolecular general-base catalysis: A catalysis where catalyst is a part of the molecule that undergoes the reaction promotes the reaction in a species by completely removing a proton during the slow step in a reaction