7. Substitution Reactions
Substitution Comparison
70PRACTICE PROBLEM
When optically active 2-idopentane is treated with NaI solution, it undergoes racemization. Show the mechanism for the racemization. On the other hand, optically active pentan-2-ol does not undergo racemization when treated with NaOH solution. Explain why.
When optically active 2-idopentane is treated with NaI solution, it undergoes racemization. Show the mechanism for the racemization. On the other hand, optically active pentan-2-ol does not undergo racemization when treated with NaOH solution. Explain why.