PROBLEM 7.47
Question
Question: Which of the following molecules contain a good leaving group?
a.
b.
c.
d.
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ANSWER
The answer is option (d).
1Leaving group
The leaving group in an organic molecule is the one that will break its bond with carbon easily and can have individual stable existence after that.
2Explanation
Among the given substrates, the leaving group is as follows:
- In compound a, it is -OH .
- In compound b, it is Cl-.
- In compound c, there is no leaving group.
- In compound d, the leaving group is H2O .
Among all, the compound containing H2Ois highly stable. So, the answer is option (d).
A molecule that contains a good leaving group
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