Chapter 16.8C, Problem 16.14P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of the crystalline material, its reaction with chloride ion and the reaction of its formation are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Nucleophiles are the electron rich species that attack on the electropositive species. The nucleophilic attack is the first step of the nucleophilic substitution reaction. This reaction is carried out by two mechanisms ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ and ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$.