Chapter 9, Problem 9.67AP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The structures of two possible isomeric ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ products formed by the reaction of sodium thiosulfate with one equivalent of methyl iodide in methanol solution are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The nucleophilic substitution reactions are the reactions in which a group is substituted by an incoming nucleophile. These rate of reaction depend upon the nucleophilicity and concentration of the incoming nucleophile.

The ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ reaction is a nucleophilic substitution bimolecular reaction in which the addition of incoming nucleophile and elimination of a leaving group takes place simultaneously. The rate of reaction depends upon both the substrate and reactant in the rate law equation.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

Onlyone product that is formed out of the two possible products is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The nucleophilic substitution reactions are the reactions in which a group is substituted by an incoming nucleophile. These rate of reaction depend upon the nucleophilicity and concentration of the incoming nucleophile.

The ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ reaction is a nucleophilic substitution bimolecular reaction in which the addition of incoming nucleophile and elimination of a leaving group takes place simultaneously. The rate of reaction depends upon both the substrate and reactant in the rate law equation.