Chapter 13.4, Problem 13.19P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reagent used to accomplish the given transformation has to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Alcohols are compounds that contain a hydroxyl group in it.  Alcohols can be synthesized by substitution reactions or addition reactions.

Substitution reaction that was employed for synthesizing alcohol is ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ and ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ reactions.

Addition reactions are the one that employs an unsaturated compound as starting material.