Chapter 15, Problem 15.76AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The alkyl halide among compound $A$ and compound $B$ which react most rapidly in a solvolysis reaction by ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ mechanism is to be identified. The explanation for the corresponding answer has to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The replacement or substitution of one functional group with another different functional group in any chemical reaction is termed as a substitution reaction. In a nucleophilic substitution reaction, nucleophile takes the position of leaving the group by attacking the electron-deficient carbon atom.