PART C. Others 33.(5) In the SN1 and SN2 reaction of (R) 2-bromobutane with NaOH, +2.0° of specific rotation was measured from the product, butan-2-ol, CH₂CH(OH)CH₂CH₂. Specific rotation of pure (+)-butan-2-ol is + 15.0°. Please calculate the ratio of SN1 and SN2 reaction rate on 2-bromobutane.

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PART C. Others
33.(5) In the SN1 and SN2 reaction of (R) 2-bromobutane with NaOH, +2.0° of specific rotation was
measured from the product, butan-2-ol, CH₂CH(OH)CH₂CH₂, Specific rotation of pure (+)-butan-2-ol is +
15.0°. Please calculate the ratio of SN1 and SN2 reaction rate on 2-bromobutane.
Transcribed Image Text:PART C. Others 33.(5) In the SN1 and SN2 reaction of (R) 2-bromobutane with NaOH, +2.0° of specific rotation was measured from the product, butan-2-ol, CH₂CH(OH)CH₂CH₂, Specific rotation of pure (+)-butan-2-ol is + 15.0°. Please calculate the ratio of SN1 and SN2 reaction rate on 2-bromobutane.
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