(a)
Interpretation:
The products of the reaction between
Concept introduction:
The replacement or substitution of one
(b)
Interpretation:
The products of the reaction between
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.
(c)
Interpretation:
The products of the reaction between
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.
(d)
Interpretation:
The products of the reaction between bromocyclohexane and methanol are to be predicted and the curved-arrow mechanism of the reaction is to be stated.
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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