1. (a)** 2-Bromobutane is a chiral compound. Draw the two optical isomers of this compound.
(a) ** 2-Bromobutane is a chiral compound. Draw the two optical isomers of this compound.
(b) Based on one of the structures in part (a)**, draw the product(s) that occur when this optical isomer reacts with hydroxide ions via an SN1 mechanism.
(c) ** Using the same structures, draw the product(s) that occur when this optical isomer reacts with hydroxide ions via an SN2 mechanism.
(d) Use your answers to parts (b) and (c)** to explain how a polarimeter could be used to determine if the optical isomer reacts via an SN1 or SN2 mechanism.