Which of the following statements about this reaction coordinate diagram is correct? + H O The reaction is exergonic, and the transition state has little carbocation character. The reaction is exergonic, and the transition state has developed a lot of carbocation character. The reaction is endergonic, and the transition state has developed a lot of carbocation character. O The reaction is endergonic, and the transition state has little carbocation character.

Which of the following statements about this reaction coordinate diagram is correct? + H O The reaction is exergonic, and the transition state has little carbocation character. The reaction is exergonic, and the transition state has developed a lot of carbocation character. The reaction is endergonic, and the transition state has developed a lot of carbocation character. O The reaction is endergonic, and the transition state has little carbocation character.

Organic Chemistry

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Chapter10: Alcohols

Section10.7: The Pinacol Rearrangement

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