Organic Chemistry As a Second Language, 3e: First Semester Topics

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Chapter 9 - Substitution Reactions - 9.2 Factor 1 - The Electrophile (Substrate) - Problems - Page 214: 9.4

Answer

This compound is likely to participate both in Sn2 and Sn1 reactions.

Work Step by Step

1. Identify the leaving group: - In this case, it is the "Br". (Normally they are electronegative groups). 2. Analyze the carbon that is connected to it, and count the number of other carbons connected to it. - There are 2 other carbons, which means that this substrate is secondary. (2$^{\circ}$). - Secondary substrates can participate in Sn2 or Sn1 reactions with the same effort
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