7. Substitution Reactions
Substitution Comparison
Problem 49
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionOptically active 2-bromobutane undergoes racemization on treatment with a solution of KBr.
a. Give a mechanism for this racemization.
In contrast, optically active butan-2-ol does not racemize on treatment with a solution of KOH.
b. Explain why a reaction like that in part (a) does not occur.
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