2-Chloro-2-methylpropane reacts with water in three steps
Chapter 6, Problem 6(choose chapter or problem)
2-Chloro-2-methylpropane reacts with water in three steps to yield 2-methyl-2-propanol. The first step is slower than the second, which in turn is much slower than the third. The reaction takes place slowly at room temperature, and the equilibrium constant is approximately 1.
(a) Give approximate values for \(\Delta G^{\ddagger}\) and \(\Delta G^{\circ}\) that are consistent with the above information.
(b) Draw an energy diagram for the reaction, labeling all points of interest and making sure that the relative energy levels on the diagram are consistent with the information given.
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CH_3
H_3C-C-Cl
CH_3
H_3C-C^+
CH_3
CH_3
C^+
H_2O
H_3C-C-O^+
CH_3
CH_3
H_2O
CH_3
H_3C-O-H+H_3O^++Cl^-
CH_3
Delta G^ddagger
Delta G^o
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