Question

H11.13 - Level 1 Homework. Unanswered What is the major product(s) formed in the following reaction: NaSCN Heat SCN SCN An equal mixture of 3 and 4 O B An equal mixture of 1 and 2 2 is the major project 0 D 3 is the major product 0 E 4 is the major product

Answer 1

Br SCN NaSCN Нeat 2) (3R)-3-bromo-2-methylhexane (3S)-2-methylhexan-3-yl thiocyanate Alkyl halide is a secondary and hence we may not be able to decide substitution or elimination. NaSCN is a soft nucleophile and weak base Hence that will give SN2 product with inversion in stereochemistry Hence answer is option C) 2 is the major product