Chapter 8.9, Problem 8.22P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The explanation corresponding to the given conversion.

Interpretation: The explanation corresponding to the given conversion is to be predicted.

Concept introduction: The general steps for the formation of halohydrin are stated below:

• The first step is the attack of halide ion to form a halonium ion.
• The second step is the attack of water to open the halonium ion.
• The last step is deprotonation to give the halohydrin product.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The explanation corresponding to the given conversion.

Interpretation: The explanation corresponding to the given conversion is to be predicted.

Concept introduction: The general steps for the formation of halohydrin are stated below:

• The first step is the attack of halide ion to form a halonium ion.
• The second step is the attack of water to open the halonium ion.
• The last step is deprotonation to give the halohydrin product.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The explanation corresponding to the given conversion.

Interpretation: The explanation corresponding to the given conversion is to be predicted.

Concept introduction: The general steps for the formation of halohydrin are stated below:

• The first step is the attack of halide ion to form a halonium ion.
• The second step is the attack of water to open the halonium ion.
• The last step is deprotonation to give the halohydrin product.