Chapter 9, Problem 9.52P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Leaving group ability of hydroxide and sulfonate esters has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

$S_{N}2$ reaction:

The rate of substitution reaction depended on both substrate and nucleophile is known as bimolecular nucleophilic substitution reaction ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}\text{.}$

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The product of given reaction has to be suggested.

Concept Introduction:

$S_{N}2$ reaction:

The rate of substitution reaction depended on both substrate and nucleophile is known as bimolecular nucleophilic substitution reaction ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}\text{.}$