Chapter 7.9, Problem 31CC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

For the given solvolysis process, the expected products have to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

• Highly polarizable reagents are considered as strong nucleophiles If the reagent is not polarizable and has basic nature, then the reagent is considered as strong base.
• Reaction mechanism path is depending on both natures of substrate and reagent.
• If the reagent is strong base as well as strong nucleophile and the substrate is primary alkyl halide then the reaction follows ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ mechanism if the substrate is secondary alkyl halide then the reaction follows E2 mechanism. For ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ mechanism reagent should be strong nucleophile.
• If the substrate is tertiary alkyl halide, then the reaction follows ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ mechanism rather than ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}2$ mechanism. (when the reagent is strong nucleophile)
• If the reagent is strong bulky base, then the reaction follows E2 mechanism. For E2 reaction, reagent should be strong base.
• Proton-Transfer: It is a type of chemical reaction in which the protons gets transferred from the acid to the base. It is used to remove the positive charge present in the substrate due to neutral nucleophile in substitution reaction.
• Solvolysis: The reaction is defined as solvolysis reaction if solvent acts as nucleophile in the given reaction.