What is the name of the compound CH_3CH_2S(CH_3)_2 and How does the following reaction happen?
CH_3CH_2S(CH_3)_2 + C_2H_5ONa ->CH_3 CH_2OC_2H_5 + H_2C=CH_2
Where, substitution = 88% and elimination = 12% . The reaction takes place in presence of ethanol.
EDIT: Added missing product: "S"("CH"_3)_2
- Truong-Son
Where, substitution =
EDIT: Added missing product:
- Truong-Son
1 Answer
Feb 22, 2018
Here's what I get.
Explanation:
The nucleophile/base is ethoxide ion,
The substrate is the ethyldimethylsulfonium ion,
The positive charge on the
The
The ethoxide acts as a nucleophile and attacks the α-carbon.
SN2
The
The ethoxide acts as a base and attacks the β hydrogen
E2