Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)
Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134042282
Author: Paula Yurkanis Bruice
Publisher: PEARSON
Question
Chapter 17.7, Problem 13P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Alkylation of α carbon is more favored when the alkyl halide is primary and not when alkyl halide is tertiary.

Concept introduction: Alkylation of α carbon atom in a carbonyl compound proceeds via the SN2 mechanism.  The SN2 reaction involves only one step in which the carbonyl compound and alkyl halide combine to form a transition state.  If the alkyl halide is bulky the transition state cannot be formed due to steric hindrance and instead an elimination product is formed.

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Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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