Fill in Table 5.1 for every reaction by giving the reagent, the conditions, and the reaction type that takes place.
A sample of 2-iodopropane, $\text{CH}_3\text{CH(I)CH}_3$, reacts under the same conditions as reaction 1 to make $\text{CH}_3\text{CH(OH)CH}_3$. Explain why 2-iodopropane reacts faster than 2-bromopropane.
In step 1, 1-bromopropane reacts with $\text{CN}^-$ to form butanenitrile. Complete Fig. 5.3 to show the mechanism for step 1. Include charges, dipoles, lone pairs of electrons and curly arrows where needed.
In step 2, butanenitrile is heated with $\text{HCl(aq)}$. A hydrolysis reaction takes place. Construct an equation for step 2.
Step 3 is a reduction reaction. Construct an equation for the reduction reaction in step 3. Use $[\text{H}]$ to represent one atom of hydrogen from the reducing agent.
State the identity of a suitable reducing agent for step 3.