Chapter 9, Problem 9.17P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reaction ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ and $\text{E1}$ or ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ and $\text{E2}$ that would be favored with ${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{5}}\text{OH}$ as the leaving group is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Excellent leaving groups favor ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ and $\text{E1}$ reactions over the corresponding ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ and $\text{E2}$ reactions. Poor leaving groups favor ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ and $\text{E2}$ reactions over ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ and $\text{E1}$ reactions.