Chapter 7, Problem 51P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: An explanation corresponding to the statement that the amine $\text{N}$ atom is more nucleophilic than the amide $\text{N}$ atom in ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CONHCH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{CH}}_{\text{2}}{\text{NHCH}}_{\text{3}}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction: The replacement or substitution of one functional group with another different functional group in any chemical reaction is termed as substitution reaction. The electron rich chemical species that contains negative charge or lone pair of electrons are known as a nucleophile. In a nucleophilic substitution reaction, nucleophile takes the position of leaving group by attacking the electron deficient carbon atom.