Chapter 9, Problem 9.63AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason as to why $\text{1-chlorobicyclo}\left[\text{2}\text{.2}\text{.1}\right]\text{heptane}$ is virtually unreactive in the ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ reaction is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ reaction is a nucleophilic substitution reaction in which the substitution of nucleophile takes place. This reaction takes place in two steps. First is the elimination of leaving group to give carbocation intermediate. The second step is the addition of incoming nucleophile to the carbocation intermediate.