Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The appropriate curved arrows for the given reaction are to be drawn.
Concept introduction:
In the
(b)
Interpretation:
The reason the reaction takes place with S as the nucleophilic atom instead of one of the negatively charged O atoms on
Concept introduction:
The charge repulsion between the reacting species prevents any negatively charged atom from acting as a nucleophile.
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