Thus intermolecular attractions are greater for IBr than for Br 2 . Provide a clear example for each of the following. The major product of this reaction is A . 9. Briefly explain two significant reasons why this is the major product. Briefly explain why this is so.
Water is a poor nucleophile.
These two factors in combination make the nucleophilic attack on the carbonyl carbon of an ester by water very difficult. Greater electrophilicity allows for more rapid attack by water. Provide the product and mechanism of the following reaction.