Nucleophilic substitution of the vinylic chloride shown follows an unusual two-step

Chapter 11, Problem 11.68

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Nucleophilic substitution of the vinylic chloride shown follows an unusual two-step mechanism. The nucleophile adds to the double bond in the first step; chloride ion is expelled in the second. OC(CH3) CCHCl 3 OCH3 CCHCl Step 1 Step 2 2 CCHOCH3 Cl 2 X X 2 X The measured value of for the overall reaction is reported to be at least +4.5. Which is the most reasonable choice for the rate-determining step based on this information? A. Step 1 B. Step 2 11.6

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