Chapter 9, Problem 9.15P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The structure of the ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ reaction product for the reaction between ethyl iodide and potassium acetate is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The nucleophilic substitution reactions are the reactions in which one nucleophile is substituted by another nucleophile. These reactions depend upon the nucleophilicity and concentration of the incoming nucleophile.

The ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ reaction is a nucleophilic substitution bimolecular reaction in which the addition of incoming nucleophile and removal of existing nucleophile takes place simultaneously. The rate of reaction depends upon both the substrate and reactant in the rate law equation.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The solvent in which the reaction of ethyl iodide and potassium acetate is faster is to be stated. The explanation for the corresponding answer is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The nucleophilic substitution reactions are the reactions in which one nucleophile is substituted by another nucleophile. These reactions depend upon the nucleophilicity and concentration of the incoming nucleophile.

The ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ reaction is a nucleophilic substitution bimolecular reaction in which the addition of incoming nucleophile and removal of existing nucleophile takes place simultaneously. The rate of reaction depends upon both the substrate and reactant in the rate law equation.