In this chapter, reversibility was discussed only in terms of SN2, SN1, E2, and E1 reactions, but the ideas apply to other reactions as well. Considering charge stability, determine whether each of the following elementary steps is reversible or irreversible. (a) (b) (c) H CH3 :? HÖ:

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Q: How do we know whether a reaction occurs by the SN1 or SN2 mechanism?

A: SN1 Reaction: It is a nucleophilic substitution reaction in which the rate determining step depends…

Q: What happens to the rate of an SN2 reaction under the following conditions? [RX] is halved, and…

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Q: Consider the substitution reaction shown below. By what mechanism will the reaction proceed? NaCN Br…

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Q: Make a table with the main conditions for each mechanism: E1, E2, SN1, SN2.

A: The main conditions for E1, E2, SN1, SN2 mechanism have to be given.

Q: 6. without intermediates. The reaction has an equilibrium constant Keq = [B]/[A] = 102 and, with the…

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Q: For each of the following reactions, (a) draw the HOMO of one reactant and the LUMO of the other,…

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Q: Which reaction is faster, one with Eact = +41.8 kJ/mol or one with Eact = +20.9 kJ>mol? Explain.

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Q: Which reaction is predicted to be faster (A or B)? Reactions A and B are of the same type. Classify…

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Q: Identify the TRUE statement about the transition state(s) of an SN2 mechanism. Select one: a. The…

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Q: 0. Compound A reacts with B in the presence of sodium hydride to give C as a major product. HO A…

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Q: Could the reactions shown here take place by a concerted mechanism?

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Q: Why, if we multiply a reaction by 2, don't we multiply its E°red by 2?

A: To explain: Why on multiplying a chemical reaction with an integer, the Eored remains as it is.

Q: Do the reactions below proceed in good yield from left to right as shown?

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Q: What happens to the rate of an SN1 reaction under the following conditions? [RX] is halved, and…

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Q: What are the factors examined to determining whether a reaction follows the SN1 or SN2 mechanism ?

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Q: The free energy diagrams for an E1 reaction mechanism and for an SN1 reaction mechanism are very…

A: The graphical comparison between E1 and SN1 reaction is mentioned in the figure

Q: The steps shown here, which are in no particular order, have been proposed for the initiation and…

A: radical -chain reaction-have three different phases, 1) INITIATION-  in a radical chain reaction a…

Q: As we will learn, many antioxidants–compounds that prevent unwanted radical oxidation reactions from…

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Q: How many transition states and intermediates would the reaction profile have for the reaction shown…

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Q: How do we know whether a reaction occurs by the E1 or E2 mechanism?

A: E2 mechanisms are favored in the presence of a strong base like t-BuOK, OEt-, LDA etc. whereas E1…

Q: The following steps, which are in no particular order, have been proposed for the initiation and…

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Q: a. Give the letter(s) corresponding to the transition state(s). ____________ b. Give the letter(s)…

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Q: what is the rate at which Br- (aq) disppears in reaction below if the rate of disappearence of BrO3-…

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Q: b. Write the reaction mechanism for each using the right arrows and define it as Sn2, Sn1, E2 or E1.

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Q: By what mechanism is the following reaction likely to occur? E2 Br SN2 + NaSH Mixture of SN1 and E1…

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Q: ng is most reactive under E2 conditions? Br Br Br Br (A) (B) (C) (D) Compound B Compound C Compound…

A: Applying condition of E2 elimination reaction.

Q: Complete the reactions given below, write down the type of mechanism (SN1, SN2, E1, E2

A: SN1 and SN2 reaction require weak nucleophile and strong nucleophile.

Q: In the formal SN1 mechanism, the reaction has two steps; however, in reality ____________ steps are…

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Q: 10) Consider the following alkene hydration reaction. он H2SO, H20 Given that the reaction is…

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Q: (4B) Carbocation Stability: Rank the following carbocations in order of stability and briefly…

A: Carbocation is species in which carbon bears positive charge.

Q: Determine whether the addition of a nucleophile to the O atom of a C=0 group is allowed or…

A: Organic compounds are the compounds which are mainly composed C and H atoms. The branch of chemistry…

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Q: Which of the following energy diagrams is a reaction with one intermediate? ... reaction coordinate…

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Q: a. The reaction shown takes place in four steps. Complete the mechanism by adding curved arrows for…

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Q: Which of the following reaction coordinate diagrams represents SN1 an

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Q: When Is the Reaction SN1, SN2, E1, or E2?

A: Given reactions are : a). SN1 b). SN2 c). E1 d). E2  Conditions = ?

Q: The charge on the transition state in the SN2 reaction of potassium iodide and CICH2CH2C6H5 is 1- 1+…

A: In Nucleophilic substitution bimolecular also abbreviated as SN-2 reaction, a nucleophile…

Q: Define the situation when Is the Mechanism SN1 or SN2?

A: Nucleophilic substitution bimolecular(SN2). Its called substitution nucleophilic bimolecular…

Q: b) Support your answer with the appropriate energy diagrams. (Energy diagram should show two…

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Q: Heterolysis of the C–Z bond can generate a carbocation or a carbanion. Explain How ?

A: Carbocations carry a positive charge while carbanion carry a negative charge.  Electronegativity is…

Q: e. Draw an energy vs. reaction coordinate diagram showing both reactions on the same set of axes…

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Q: The following energy diagrams for SAE reactions are correct, except:

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Q: The dehydration of compound A produces many different products. One of the products formed is…

A: The given reaction is a dehydration reaction. In this reaction, the alcohols are converted to…

Q: Compound 2F shown below is a tetra-substituted cyclooctatetraene. After heating 2F at 160 degree for…

A: The above compound undergoes a electrocyclic reaction at 160 degree temperature.

Q: Draw the mechanism of the hydroboration reaction for 1-octene. Why are carbocation rearrangements…

A: Structure of octene :  Ch3-(CH2)5-CH2-CH3 Reagents:  NaOH + H2O2