Chapter 7.3, Problem 2LTS

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The transition state for the given mechanism is to be drawn:

  

Concept introduction:

In the ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ reaction mechanism, two reactants take part in the rate-determining step. The rate-determining step is the step of a multistep reaction that determines the order of the reaction. The reaction occurs with the formation of the transition state. The transition state further converts to the product.