Chapter 6: EOC

Consider this reaction:

The mechanism proceeds through a first cationic intermediate, intermediate 1. Nucleophilic attack leads to intermediate 2, which goes on to form the final product. In cases that involve a negatively charged nucleophile, the attack of the nucleophile leads directly to the product.

In a similar fashion, draw intermediate 1 and intermediate 2 (final product) for the following reaction.

• Pay attention to the reactants, they may differ from the examples. In some reactions, one part of the molecule acts as the nucleophile.
• You do not have to consider stereochemistry.
• Draw one structure per sketcher. Add additional sketchers using the drop-down menu in the bottom right corner. Separate intermediate 1 and intermediate 2 using the → symbol from the dropdown menu.