Chapter 8.4, Problem 8.7E

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Conversion of bromoethaneto alcohol needs to be explained.

Concept Introduction: Halo alkanes are converted into alcohols using water and hydroxide via ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ and ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}1$ mechanisms.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Conversion of chloro cyclohexane to alcohol needs to be explained.

Concept Introduction: Haloalkanes are converted into alcohols using water and hydroxide via ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ and ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}1$ mechanism.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Conversion of $\text{3-chloro-3-methylpentane}$ to alcohol needs to be explained.

Concept Introduction: Halo alkanes are converted into alcohols using water and hydroxide via ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{2}$ and ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}1$ mechanism.