Chapter 23.1, Problem 3LC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation : To know the importance of substitution reactions in organic chemistry.

Concept Introduction : Substitution reaction is a reaction in which one functional group of a compound is replaced by another functional group. These reactions are also called or in other words known Single displacement reactions. There are three types of substitution reactions −

1) Nucleophilic 2) Electrophilic 3) Homolytic.

Answer to Problem 3LC

Substitution reactions are important as they form new products.

Explanation of Solution

The functional group is replaced in a substitution reaction to form a new product. For example, the reaction between hydroxide ion and chloromethane gives rise to Methanol.

  

Here chlorine is a functional group that got replaced with a Hydroxyl ion thus leading to a new product Methanol.

Conclusion

Hence substitution is important in organic chemistry for the production of new chemical compounds.