Chapter 9, Problem 40DSP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The selection of the intermediate from the given ones that shows the correct geometry of the intermediate produced during the electrophilic addition of fluorosulfonic acid with propylene is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Alkynes are produced by both electrophilic and nucleophilic reaction. During the electrophilic reaction, the E2 reaction mechanism pathway is followed and in nucleophilic, ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}2$ mechanism is followed. Alkynes are associated with triple bond therefore; their properties are vastly different for that of alkene and alkane. Alkynes have high electron density hence, favors electrophilic addition reaction.