SN2 Reaction (Ethyl Bromide + Hydroxide)

C₂H₅Br + OH⁻ → C₂H₅OH + Br⁻

Descripción general

Hydroxide ion attacks the carbon bearing bromine in a backside attack, simultaneously displacing bromide. This bimolecular nucleophilic substitution (SN2) proceeds through a single transition state with inversion of stereochemistry (Walden inversion). The rate depends on both nucleophile and substrate concentrations.

Participantes

Rol	Sustancia	Coeficiente	Estado
Producto	Ethanol C₂H₅OH	1	(l)

Ejemplo cotidiano

SN2 reactions are fundamental to understanding how drugs interact with enzyme active sites and how biological methylation occurs.

Importancia industrial

Modelo de referencia en síntesis orgánica para la sustitución nucleófila en la preparación de alcoholes y éteres.

Propiedades

Tipo: Organic
Reversible: No
Energía: Exotérmico
ΔH: -75,0 kJ/mol

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Epoxidation of Alkenes (mCPBA) Swern Oxidation Oxidation of Secondary Alcohol to Ketone E2 Elimination (Dehydrohalogenation) Claisen Condensation (Ethyl Acetate) Aldol Condensation of Acetaldehyde Kolbe Electrolysis Baeyer-Villiger Oxidation Beckmann Rearrangement (Cyclohexanone Oxime) Dehydration of Ethanol

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the equation for SN2 Reaction (Ethyl Bromide + Hydroxide)?

The balanced equation is: C₂H₅Br + OH⁻ → C₂H₅OH + Br⁻.

What type of reaction is SN2 Reaction (Ethyl Bromide + Hydroxide)?

SN2 Reaction (Ethyl Bromide + Hydroxide) is a organic reaction.

Is SN2 Reaction (Ethyl Bromide + Hydroxide) exothermic or endothermic?

SN2 Reaction (Ethyl Bromide + Hydroxide) is exothermic (releases energy). The enthalpy change (ΔH) is -75.0 kJ/mol.