Chapter 6, Problem 6.55SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The energy diagram of the reaction of an amine with an alkyl halide that gives ammonium salt is to be drawn and the reason corresponding to the fact that the given reaction should be sensitive to the polarity of the solvent is to be stated. Whether the reaction is faster or slower in a more polar solvent is to be predicted.

Concept introduction: The nucleophilic reaction that consists of bimolecular as well as bond-making and bond-breaking steps is termed as ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ reactions. This is a one-step reaction in which both nucleophile and substrate participate in the rate determining step.

To determine: The energy diagram of the reaction of an amine with an alkyl halide that gives ammonium salt, the reason corresponding to the fact that the given reaction should be sensitive to the polarity of the solvent and if the reaction is faster or slower in a more polar solvent.