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Chapter 11, Problem 83P(choose chapter or problem)
The following reaction takes place several times faster than the reaction of \(2-\text{chlorobutane}\) with \(\mathrm{HO}^-\).
a. Explain the enhanced reaction rate.
b. Explain why the \(\mathrm{OH}\) group in the product is not bonded to the carbon that was bonded to the \(\mathrm{Cl}\) group in the reactant.
Equation Transcription:
2-chlorobutane
HOᐨ
OH
Cl
Text Transcription:
2-chlorobutane
HO^-
OH
Cl
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
The following reaction takes place several times faster than the reaction of \(2-\text{chlorobutane}\) with \(\mathrm{HO}^-\).
a. Explain the enhanced reaction rate.
b. Explain why the \(\mathrm{OH}\) group in the product is not bonded to the carbon that was bonded to the \(\mathrm{Cl}\) group in the reactant.
Equation Transcription:
2-chlorobutane
HOᐨ
OH
Cl
Text Transcription:
2-chlorobutane
HO^-
OH
Cl
ANSWER:Solution 83P