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Chapter 9, Problem 28P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Which reaction in each of the following pairs will take place more rapidly?
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QUESTION:
Which reaction in each of the following pairs will take place more rapidly?
ANSWER:
Solution 28P
The two reactions provided are as follows:
Here, the alkyl halide is methyl bromide. It is a primary alkyl halide, so it undergoes reaction.
The rate for the reaction is as follows:
The rate of the reaction depends on the concentration of alkyl halide and nucleophile.
The favorable condition for the reaction: High concentration of a good (negatively charge) nucleophile in an aprotic polar solvent.
Here, the two nucleophiles are . Ammonia is a stronger nucleophile than the