Chapter 6, Problem 11PP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The nucleophilic substitution reaction that can occur in the given four primary alkyl halides containing different relative rates is to be classified.

Concept introduction:

In organic chemistry, the nucleophilic substitution that consists of unimolecular reaction, two-step mechanism, and the formation of a carbocation as an intermediate is known as ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ reaction.

In organic chemistry, the nucleophilic substitution that consists of bimolecular reaction, one-step mechanism, and there is no formation of a carbocation is known as ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}2$ reaction.

In an alkyl halide, the reaction takes place between halogen atoms and alkanes in order to form halogenated hydrocarbons.