Question

Di- n- pentyl ether can be converted to 1- bromopentane by treatment with HBr through essentially a(n) ________ mechanism.

Answer 1

Di-n-pentyl ether can be converted to 1-bromopentane through an SN1 mechanism.

Step-by-step explanation:

The conversion of di-n-pentyl ether to 1-bromopentane can be achieved through an SN1 mechanism.

Answer 2

SN1 mechanism

Step-by-step explanation:

The mechanism of this reaction is shown in the image attached.

The Di- n- pentyl ether is first protonated. The CH3(CH2)4OH is now a good leaving group as shown.

The attack of the bromide ion on the cation formed completes the mechanism to yield 1- bromopentane as shown in the mechanism.