Chapter 8, Problem 8.22P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A reasonable mechanism for the reaction in Your Turn 8.16 is to be proposed.

Concept introduction:

An ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ reaction is a two-step, unimolecular nucleophilic substitution reaction. Only the reactant is involved in the rate-determining step. In the rate-determining step of the reaction, the carbocation is formed by breaking the bond between the carbon atom and the leaving group. In the second, fast step, the product is formed by reaction between carbocation and nucleophile.