Chapter 9, Problem 9.60AP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The products (including their stereochemistry) when $\left(2S,3R\right)\text{-2-bromo-3-methylpentane}$ is reacted in methanol containing an excess of sodium methoxide is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

An alkyl halide in the presence of basic compounds undergoes multiple kinds of reaction, for example, ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}{\text{1, S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2,}$ $\text{E1}$ and $\text{E2}$.

All these reactions take place in the presence of basic compounds but in case of ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ and ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ reactions, those basic compounds are termed as nucleophiles.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The products (including their stereochemistry) when $\left(2S,3R\right)\text{-2-bromo-3-methylpentane}$ is reacted in hot methanol containing no sodium methoxide is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

An alkyl halide in the presence of basic compounds undergoes multiple kinds of reaction, for example, ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}{\text{1, S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2,}$ $\text{E1}$ and $\text{E2}$.

All these reactions take place in the presence of basic compounds but in case of ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ and ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ reactions, those basic compounds are termed as nucleophiles.