Chapter 9, Problem 72P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Affect of rate of the reaction of $\text{2-bromo-2-methylbutane}$ with methanol when the alkyl halide is changed to 2-chloro-2-methylbutane is to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

$\text{Rate}\text{α }\left[\text{alkyl halide}\right]\left[\text{nucleophile}\right]$

Thus,

$\text{rate}\text{=}\text{k[alkyl}\text{halide][nucleophile]}$ ,

Where k is the rate constant.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Affect of rate of the reaction of $\text{2-bromo-2-methylbutane}$ with methanol when the alkyl halide is changed to 2-chloro-2-methylbutane is to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

$\text{Rate}\text{α }\left[\text{alkyl halide}\right]\left[\text{nucleophile}\right]$

Thus,

$\text{rate}\text{=}\text{k[alkyl}\text{halide][nucleophile]}$ ,

Where k is the rate constant.