Chapter D, Problem D.8P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

It is to be shown that the electrophilic addition involving ${\text{CH}}_{\text{3}}{\text{CH=CHCH}}_{\text{3}}$ and ${{\text{(CH}}_{\text{3}}\text{)}}_{\text{3}}{\text{C}}^{\text{+}}$ is allowed.

Concept introduction:

When two orbitals overlap with the same phases, constructive interference takes place. When two orbitals overlap with the opposite phases, destructive interference takes place. Constructive interference results in a new orbital that is more stable than the $\sigma$ bonding orbital, and destructive interference results in a new orbital that is less stable than the $p$ atomic orbital.