1. a Explain the mechanism for the reaction of the primary halogenoalkane 1-bromoethane with aqueous sodium hydroxide. Use curly arrows to show the movement of the electrons.
(a) Explain the mechanism for the reaction of the primary halogenoalkane 1-bromoethane with aqueous sodium hydroxide. Use curly arrows to show the movement of the electrons.
(b) Draw an energy profile diagram for the reaction. Include a drawing of the transition state substance present at the peak of the profile.
(c) The mechanism for this reaction is known as SN2 . What do S, N and 2 represent?
(d) Give the rate equation for this reaction.