Chapter 9, Problem 9.65AP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ solvolysis products of $tert\text{-butyl}$ chloride in the solvents, acetic acid, and formic acid are 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 the leaving group to give carbocation intermediate. The second step is the addition of an incoming nucleophile to the carbocation intermediate.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

An explanation as to why in which one of the solvents ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ reaction is $5000$ times faster than the other 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 the leaving group to give carbocation intermediate. The second step is the addition of an incoming nucleophile to the carbocation intermediate.