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The deuterium kinetic isotope effect (kH2O/kD2O) for the
Chapter 23, Problem 34P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 34P
The deuterium kinetic isotope effect (kH2O/kD2O) for the hydrolysis of aspirin is 2.2. What does this tell you about the kind of catalysis exerted by the ortho-carboxyl substituent? (Hint: It is easier to break an O-H bond than an O-D bond.)
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QUESTION:
Problem 34P
The deuterium kinetic isotope effect (kH2O/kD2O) for the hydrolysis of aspirin is 2.2. What does this tell you about the kind of catalysis exerted by the ortho-carboxyl substituent? (Hint: It is easier to break an O-H bond than an O-D bond.)
ANSWER:
Solution 34P