The reaction between 3-bromopentane and potassium hydroxide in water results in the substitution of the bromine atom with a hydroxide ion, leading to the formation of 3-pentanol. The mechanism of this reaction involves an SN2 nucleophilic substitution reaction, with the hydroxide ion attacking the carbon atom bonded to the bromine atom, causing the expulsion of the bromine and the formation of the alcohol product.
The reaction between 3-bromopentane and potassium hydroxide in water results in the substitution of the bromine atom with a hydroxide ion, leading to the formation of 3-pentanol. The mechanism of this reaction involves an SN2 nucleophilic substitution reaction, with the hydroxide ion attacking the carbon atom bonded to the bromine atom, causing the expulsion of the bromine and the formation of the alcohol product.