Benzyl bromide (C6H5CH2Br) reacts rapidly with CH3OH to afford benzyl methyl ether (C6H5CH2OCH3). Draw a stepwise mechanism for the reaction, and explain why this 1° alkyl halide reacts rapidly with a weak nucleophile under conditions that favor an SN1 mechanism. Would you expect the para-substituted benzylic halides CH3OC6H4CH2Br and O2NC6H4CH2Br to each be more or less reactive than benzyl bromide in this reaction? Explain your reasoning.

Benzyl bromide (C6H5CH2Br) reacts rapidly with CH3OH to afford benzyl methyl ether (C6H5CH2OCH3). Draw a stepwise mechanism for the reaction, and explain why this 1° alkyl halide reacts rapidly with a weak nucleophile under conditions that favor an SN1 mechanism. Would you expect the para-substituted benzylic halides CH3OC6H4CH2Br and O2NC6H4CH2Br to each be more or less reactive than benzyl bromide in this reaction? Explain your reasoning.

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Chapter11: Ethers, Epoxides, And Sulfides

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Problem 11.27P

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