Question

The reaction of (R)-2-iodopentane with one-molar equivalent of ammonia in ethanol to give 1 was found to be first order.

NH3 (R)-2-io do pentane + NH3

Consider the following statements and choose the correct one(s).

I. Both enantiomers of 1 form.
II. Increasing the concentration of (R)-2-iodopentane has no effect on the rate of the reaction.
III. The rate of the reaction depends on the concentration of ammonia.

Group of answer choices

I and II only

I and III only

II and III only

I only

III only

Answer 1

NH3 is weak base and secondary alkyl halide reacts with NH3 and forms the product via SN1 reaction mechanism

+ NH3 CeJ--9adaeuteve NH3 SNA SN4 protuct (R)-2-ntpeabe ab dVeactay depends n Reactant 9.e Ansuor