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For each reaction, give the expected substitution product,
Chapter 8, Problem 27P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 27P
For each reaction, give the expected substitution product, and predict whether the mechanismwill be predominantly first order (SN1) or second order (SN2).
(a) 2-chloro-2-methylbutane + CH3COOH
(b) isobutyl bromide + sodium methoxide
(c) 1-iodo-1-methylcyclohexane + ethanol
(d) cyclohexyl bromide + methanol
(e) cyclohexyl bromide + sodium ethoxide
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Problem 27P
For each reaction, give the expected substitution product, and predict whether the mechanismwill be predominantly first order (SN1) or second order (SN2).
(a) 2-chloro-2-methylbutane + CH3COOH
(b) isobutyl bromide + sodium methoxide
(c) 1-iodo-1-methylcyclohexane + ethanol
(d) cyclohexyl bromide + methanol
(e) cyclohexyl bromide + sodium ethoxide
ANSWER:
Solution 27P :
Step 1:
For each reaction, give the expected substitution product, and predict whether the mechanism will be predominantly first order (SN1) or second order (SN2).
(a) 2-chloro-2-methylbutane + CH3COOH :
Acetic acid