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Draw the products obtained from the SN2 reaction ofa.
Chapter 9, Problem 6P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 6P
Draw the products obtained from the SN2 reaction of
a. 2-bromobutane and methoxide ion. c. (S)-3-chlorohexane and hydroxide ion.
b. (R)-2-bromobutane and methoxide ion. d. 3-iodopentane and hydroxide ion
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Problem 6P
Draw the products obtained from the SN2 reaction of
a. 2-bromobutane and methoxide ion. c. (S)-3-chlorohexane and hydroxide ion.
b. (R)-2-bromobutane and methoxide ion. d. 3-iodopentane and hydroxide ion
ANSWER:
Solution 6P
Step 1 of 4
(a)
Treatment of 2-bromobutane with methoxide ion gives 2-methoxybutane. This is an reaction. Here, the configuration is not specified for the reactant, so the configuration of the product cannot be specified.