7. Substitution Reactions
Nucleophilic Substitution
7. Substitution Reactions Nucleophilic Substitution
3PRACTICE PROBLEM
When (S)-3-chloro-1,1-dimethylcyclopentane reacts with sodium cyanide, a single product is formed. Explain why, upon the reaction of the same molecule with water, a mixture of two enantiomers is formed.
When (S)-3-chloro-1,1-dimethylcyclopentane reacts with sodium cyanide, a single product is formed. Explain why, upon the reaction of the same molecule with water, a mixture of two enantiomers is formed.