Chapter 7.10C, Problem 7.19P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The mechanism of the solvolysis of $\text{2-bromo-3-methylbutane}$ by $\text{E1}$ and ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ reactions is to be represented.

Concept introduction: In ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}1$ reaction, the nucleophile substitution reaction occurs in two steps. In this mechanism, the nucleophilic attack that is fast reaction step followed by deprotonation results in the formation of final product.

E1 mechanism is carried out with ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ reactions. It is a two step process of the elimination that consists of ionization and deprotonation. This mechanism takes place in tertiary alkyl halides and secondary alkyl halides.

To determine: The mechanism of the solvolysis of $\text{2-bromo-3-methylbutane}$ by $\text{E1}$ and ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ reactions.