The Nucleophilic substitution mechanism: i. give the mechanism for the reaction between bromoethane and sodium hydroxide solution; ii. explain why the reaction mechanism is called nucleophilic substitution mechanism.

ii. The nucleophile donates a lone pair of electrons to the electrophilic carbon atom in the halogenoalkene. The bromine atom is substituted by the hydroxide ion. The mechanism is accompanied by inversion of configuration (like an umbrella in a strong wind). Therefore, if a the starting material was chiral, the product would have its symmetry inverted.

Answered by Kamile S. Chemistry tutor

1593 Views

See similar Chemistry A Level tutors

Related Chemistry A Level answers

All answers ▸

Explain why Phenol is more reactive than Benzene with bromine water.


If we burn 3 moles of carbon in air (as per the equation), what mass (in grams) of carbon dioxide will be produced? What volume will this gas occupy at standard temperature and pressure?


What is a mole?


What is solvent leveling? How can we distinguish between two strongly acidic solutions? (This is a challenging question and is included for interest only)


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2024

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences