Solved: An ion with a positively charged nitrogen atom in

QUESTION:

An ion with a positively charged nitrogen atom in a three-membered ring is called an aziridinium ion. The following aziridinium ion reacts with sodium methoxide to form compounds \(\mathrm{A}\) and \(\mathrm{B}\):

If a small amount of aqueous \(\mathrm{Br}_2\) is added to \(\mathrm{A}\), the reddish color of \(\mathrm{Br}_2\) persists, but the color disappears when \(\mathrm{Br}_2\) is added to \(\mathrm{B}\). When the aziridinium ion reacts with methanol, only \(\mathrm{A}\) is formed. Identify \(\mathrm{A}\) and \(\mathrm{B}\).

Equation Transcription:

A

B

Br2

Text Transcription:

A

B

Br_2