Consider the reaction of R-2-bromobutane with OH- and determine which of the fol
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Question
Consider the reaction of R-2-bromobutane with OH- and determine which of the following statements are true:
If the products of the reaction are S-2-butanol and Br- the reaction took place in one step.
Racemization of the stereochemistry indicates the reaction pathway which goes through a carbocation intermediate is lower in energy than the nucleophilic attack of OH- on carbon 2.
In an SN1 mechanism the transition state will show the C–Br bond half broken and the C–O bond half formed.
If inversion of stereochemistry is observed, the reaction forms a carbocation in the second step.
Explanation / Answer
If the products of the reaction are S-2-butanol and Br- the reaction took place in one step.
Racemization of the stereochemistry indicates the reaction pathway which goes through a carbocation intermediate is lower in energy than the nucleophilic attack of OH- on carbon 2. it is true