Chapter 6, Problem 36P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The behaviour of the two given compounds is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

The ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}1$ reaction is the nucleophilic substitution reaction in which only one component is involved in the rate determining step.

In chemical reaction, the slowest step is known as the rate determining step. The rate determining step is used to determine the speed at which the reaction proceeds.