Chapter 9, Problem 9.40P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

An alkyl bromide that can be treated with ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{SNa}$ to form the given product exclusively is to be suggested. Also the mechanism for the reaction is to be given.

Concept introduction:

Depending on the stereochemistry of the product/s, the number of product/s formed in the given reaction, reaction conditions, solvents used, and the reactant molecule can be found out. The inversion of configuration takes place in an ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ reaction pathway with a single product. The ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ reaction is bimolecular and consists of a single step. The attacking species forms a bond to the substrate at the same time the leaving group leaves. Attacking species is a nucleophile. If the leaving group is bonded to the primary alkyl group, an ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ reaction is feasible.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

An alkyl bromide that can be treated with ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{SNa}$ to form the given product exclusively is to be suggested. Also the mechanism for the reaction is to be given.

Concept introduction:

Depending on the stereochemistry of the product/s, the number of product/s formed in the given reaction, reaction conditions, solvents used, and the reactant molecule can be found out. The inversion of configuration takes place in an ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ reaction pathway with a single product. The ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ reaction is bimolecular and consists of a single step. The attacking species forms a bond to the substrate at the same time the leaving group leaves. Attacking species is a nucleophile. If the leaving group is bonded to the primary alkyl group, an ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ reaction is feasible.