Chapter 18, Problem 18.68AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The curved arrow mehcanism for the formation of intermediate in the solvolysis of $\text{2-}\left(\text{bromomethyl}\right)\text{-5-nitrophenol}$ and for the formation of the product on reaction of intermediate with aqueous hydroxide is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Electrophilic substitution reactions are reactions in which electrophile, that are electron loving species get substutituted on a benzene ring. The benzene ring should have an electron donating group that makes the ring nucleophilic, that is electron rich for the electrophile to attack.