SN1, Nucleophilic addition(learned at AS and A2 levels)

a)Reaction Tertiary halogenoalkane and nucleophile

involves
organic
compounds
b)General Example: 2-bromomethylpropane and aqueous hydroxide ions are
equation mixed and heated.
c)Mechanism
of reaction

:OH- :Br

d)Extra 1. C-Br bond undergoes heterolytic fission to form a tertiary

information carbocation and bromide ion.
2. Three alkyl groups with greater electron donating effect will
reduce the positive charge density of the carbon C+.
3. The tertiary carbocation is energetically more stable and is
attacked by the hydroxide nucleophile with lone pair electrons.
4. C-OH bond is formed.