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a. Propose a mechanism for the following reaction: b.
Chapter 13, Problem 37P(choose chapter or problem)
a. Propose a mechanism for the following reaction:
b. Given that the \(\Delta H^{\circ}\) value for the reaction is \(-42\ \mathrm{kcal} / \mathrm{mol}\) and the bond dissociation energies for the \(\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{H}, \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{Cl}, \text { and } \mathrm{O}-\mathrm{H}\) bonds are \(101,\ 85, \text { and } 105\ \mathrm{kcal} / \mathrm{mol}\) respectively, calculate the bond dissociation energy of the \(O-C l\) bond.
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Text Transcription:
delta H degree
-42 kcal/mol
C-H, C-Cl, and O-H
101, 85, and 105 kcal/mol
O-Cl
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
a. Propose a mechanism for the following reaction:
b. Given that the \(\Delta H^{\circ}\) value for the reaction is \(-42\ \mathrm{kcal} / \mathrm{mol}\) and the bond dissociation energies for the \(\mathrm{C}-\mathrm{H}, \mathrm{C}-\mathrm{Cl}, \text { and } \mathrm{O}-\mathrm{H}\) bonds are \(101,\ 85, \text { and } 105\ \mathrm{kcal} / \mathrm{mol}\) respectively, calculate the bond dissociation energy of the \(O-C l\) bond.
Equation Transcription:
°
Text Transcription:
delta H degree
-42 kcal/mol
C-H, C-Cl, and O-H
101, 85, and 105 kcal/mol
O-Cl
ANSWER:
Solution 37P
(a)
Mechanism:
Step 1:
In the first step of the reaction tert-butyl hypochlorite decomposes under thermal condition to generate tert-butyl peroxide. This is the initiation step.
