Question

(a) Draw in the curved arrows to show how A is converted to B in Step [1]. (b) Identify X, using the curved arrows drawn for Step [2].

Short answer

Answer

(a)

Conversion of A to B

(b)

Conversion of B to X

Step-by-step solution

Step-by-Step SolutionStep 1: Proton Transfer reaction

In acid-base reactions, the base shares its electron density with the most acidic hydrogen atom of the acid. Thus, a proton from the acid is transferred to the base. This step in the acid-base reaction is called the proton transfer step.

Addition reaction

When two elements and/or compounds combine to form a new compound, the reaction is called an addition reaction.

Determining the products of the given reaction

The curved arrows to show the conversion of A to B are shown hereunder:

Conversion of A to B

As is indicated by the curved arrows, the Bromide anion is added to the ring. One of the two bonds of oxygen with the ring breaks off. The new compound thus formed is 1-bromide-2-hydroxylcyclohexane.

Conversion of B to X