SN2 Reaction (Ethyl Bromide + Hydroxide)

C₂H₅Br + OH⁻ → C₂H₅OH + Br⁻

Visão geral

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

Papel	Substância	Coeficiente	Estado
Produto	Ethanol C₂H₅OH	1	(l)

Exemplo do cotidiano

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

Importância industrial

As reações SN2 são utilizadas na síntese farmacêutica, na produção de etanol a partir de haletos de etilo e na compreensão de processos biológicos de alquilação.

Propriedades

Tipo: Organic
Reversível: Não
Energia: 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.