Answer to Question #211708 in Organic Chemistry for Mpho

Question

What is the product of the nucleophilic subtitution reaction of CH3(CH2)2CH2Br with the iodide ions?

Answer 1

Step-1 ) in step 1 formation of primary carbocation take place after bromide leaves.

Step-2 ) in step 2 formation of secondary carbocation take place because secondary carbocation is more stable than primary carbocation.

Step-3 ) in step 3 attacks of nucleophile (I - ) take place on secondary carbonation site .