Chapter 8, Problem 35P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The mechanism for the formation of isopropyl ether as one of the products for the given reaction is to be written.

Concept Introduction:

Electrophiles are electron deficient species which has positive or partially positive charge. Lewis acids are electrophiles which accept electron pair.

Nucleophiles are electron rich species which has negative or partially negative charge. Lewis bases are nucleophiles which donate electron pair.

Free radical is an atom, molecule or ion that has unpaired electrons which makes it highly chemically reactive.

Substitution reaction: A reaction in which one of the hydrogen atoms of a hydrocarbon or a functional group is substituted by any other functional group is called substitution reaction.

Elimination reaction: A reaction in which two substituent groups are detached and a double bond is formed is called elimination reaction.

Addition reaction: It is the reaction in which unsaturated bonds are converted to saturated molecules by the addition of molecules.

In the absence of peroxide, Markovnikov’s addition occurs. The addition of polar reagents like HCl to unsymmetrical alkene follows Markovnikov’s rule, which states that the negative part of the addendum adds to that carbon atom of the double bond that has less number of hydrogen atoms.