Question

The solvolysis of tert-butyl bromide in ethanol is shown below along with a partial potential energy diagram to the right. Using the structures corresponding to A-E, answer questions 1-3. CH3 CH3 H3C CHST Energy EtOH H3COCH2CH3 Reaction Profile CH3 CH3 - CH3 8+ СН3 + ---OCH2CH3 H3C CH3 CH3 E60 - --B 8+ ---Bo 8+ ---OCH-CH3 H3CCH3 H3C CH3 H3C CH3 H3C CH3 1.(1 pt) Which structure represents point (1) on the energy diagram? 2.(1 pt) Which structure represents point (i) on the energy diagram? 3. (2 pt) Which structure represents point (111) on the energy diagram?

Answer 1

CH₂ CH3 ELOH. ися H hy CMS ocych, mec CM $ На с 1 8 (T.S, ) ( Intermediate) lil CH₂ CH₂0-4 Foch CM, CH3 HC Sth--- OCH CH₂ си. (T.S2) Hence (1) (c) (Hz s- S+. -- BY point (i) on energy HY, represents diagram. (2) (A) represents point (ii) on energy diagram. -OCH₂ CH₂ represent point (hi) on energy die •(M3