Chapter 6, Problem 22P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The product in each of the given reactions is to be identified.

Concept introduction:

Primary alkyl halide undergoes predominantly ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ reactions regardless of the basicity of nucleophiles. The solvent is chosen in such a way that both alkyl halide and ionic salt (nucleophile) form a homogenous solution.

${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ reaction is a one-step concerted process. The nucleophile approaches from the opposite side to the leaving group.

In the transition state, both alkyl halide and nucleophile are involved. In the transition state, the carbon is partially bonded with both the incoming nucleophile and the leaving halide.