7. Substitution Reactions
Substitution Comparison
Problem 24.39
Textbook Question
Textbook Question(••) LOOKING BACK When (R)-(1-bromoethyl)benzene is treated with sodium cyanide, a single enantiomer is produced. However, upon treatment of the same molecule with water, a mixture of two enantiomers is obtained. (a) Explain these results. (b) Why is only partial racemization sometimes observed?
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