Chapter 14.10A, Problem 14.17P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The synthesis of butyl isopropyl sulphide from $\text{butan}-1-\text{ol}$ and $\text{propan}-1-\text{ol}$ is to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

Steps for writing a correct mechanism are shown below.

• The atoms that contain double bond or those containing cations act as electrophiles.
• The atoms with lone pair act as nucleophiles.
• Identify the electrophilic site in the given compound.
• Draw the arrow starting from the correct site and ending at the correct site.