Chapter 7.3, Problem 1LTS

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

(R)-2-bromobutane reacts with sodium hydroxide $\text{NaOH}$ to form a mixture of products. The product of ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ reaction of (R)-2-bromobutane and a hydroxide ion is to be interpreted.

Concept introduction:

In the ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ reaction mechanism, two reactants take part in the rate determining step. The rate determining step is the step of a multistep reaction which determines the order of reaction. The reaction occurs with the formation of transition state. The transition state further converts to the product.