Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The stereochemistry of product formed from more stable intermediate is to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
The replacement or substitution of one functional group with another different functional group in any
(b)
Interpretation:
The stereochemistry of product formed from less stable intermediate is to be predicted.
Concept introduction:
The replacement or substitution of one functional group with another different functional group in any chemical reaction is termed as substitution reaction. In nucleophilic substitution reaction, nucleophile takes the position of leaving group by attacking on the electron deficient carbon atom.
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