Chapter 14, Problem 61IP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The major product of the given reaction to be justified.

Concept Introduction:

${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}\text{Reaction:}$:

• Regiochemical outcome: The Nucleophile attacks the alpha position; where the leaving group is connected.
• Stereochemical outcome: The Nucleophile replaces the leaving group with an inversion of configuration

$\text{ E2}\text{Reaction:}$

• Regiochemical outcome: The zaitsev product is generally favored over Hofmann product, unless a sterically hindered base is used, in which case the Hofmann product will be favored.
• Stereochemical outcome: when the beta-position of the substrate has only one proton, the stereoisomeric alkene resulting from anti-periplanar elimination will be obtained.

To Identify: The mechanism of the given reaction to be interpreted.