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Complete the following reaction CH3-CH2-Br+KOH---->A+B
Suggest a possible mechanism for the reaction and stereo chemical aspect of the product.
Asked by Pratik | 10 Oct, 2015, 12:57: PM
Expert Answer
CH3-CH2-Br + KOH → CH3-CH2-OH + KBr
Hence, A = CH3-CH2-OH and B = KBr
- This is a nucleophilic substitution reaction.
- Substitution of halogen by hydroxyl group that is formation of alcohols from haloakane is called hydrolysis of haloalaknes.
- Bromoethane is a primary haloalkane, hence it undergoes SN2 mechanism.
- The OH- ion attack on the bromoethane occurs from the baack side and the bromide ion leaves from the front side.
- As a result, the product ethyl alcohol is formed with inversion of configuration.
- This inversion of configuration is known as walden inversion.
- The SN2 mechanisms are accompanied by inversion of configuration.
- It implies that both reactant ethyl bromide and product ethyl alcohol are optically active.
Answered by Prachi Sawant | 10 Oct, 2015, 02:58: PM
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