(i) (ii) Draw the structure for the alkyl halide shown below and thus illustrate the reaction mechanism to show the product(s) formed; explain briefly if this reaction proceeds via an SN1 or an SN2 mechanism: Nal + CH3C(CH3)(Br)CH2CH3 Consider LIAIH4 replacing Nal in the above reaction: illustrate the resulting reaction mechanism to show the possible product(s). Which of the isomeric products formed is the more stable and briefly explain why.

(i) (ii) Draw the structure for the alkyl halide shown below and thus illustrate the reaction mechanism to show the product(s) formed; explain briefly if this reaction proceeds via an SN1 or an SN2 mechanism: Nal + CH3C(CH3)(Br)CH2CH3 Consider LIAIH4 replacing Nal in the above reaction: illustrate the resulting reaction mechanism to show the possible product(s). Which of the isomeric products formed is the more stable and briefly explain why.

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Chapter19: Aldehydes And Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition Reactions

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