Answer:
Repeated SN2 reactions occur leading to the formation of a racemic mixture
Explanation:
S-2-iodooctane is a chiral alkyl halide with an asymmetric carbon atom. The presence of an asymmetric carbon atom implies that it can rotate plane polarized light and thus lead to optical isomerism. The two configurations of the compound are R/S according to the Cahn-Prelong-Ingold system.
However, when S-2-iodooctane is treated with sodium iodide in acetone, repeated SN2 reactions occur since the iodide ion is both a good nucleophile and a good leaving group. Hence a racemic modification is formed in the system with time hence we end up with (±)- Iodooctane.
+1
Explanation:
To solve this problem, we need to set up an algebraic equation. Let us first understand the meaning of oxidation number.
The oxidation number is the formal charge assigned to an atom present in a molecule or formula unit
The algebraic sum of all oxidation numbers of atoms in an ion containing more than one kind of atom is the charge on the ion.
The algebraic sum of all oxidation number of atoms in a neutral compound is zero;
The radical NO₃ has a formal charge of -1;
let the oxidation number of Li = x
x + (-1) = 0
x = + 1
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