Question

a) Write the equations for the steps in $S_{N}1$ mechanism of the conversion of teri-Butyl bromide into tert-Butyl alcohol.
b) Explain Fitting reaction.
c) Name the reagent used in the dehydrohalogenation of haloalkanes.

Answer 1

a) (Ref. image (a))

b) Fittig reaction: In presence of sodium and dry ether, two molecules of aryl halide couple to form diaryl. (Ref. image (b))
c) Alcoholic potassium hydroxide.