Question

The following rate data are consistent with what kind of reaction?

Stion 11 The following rate data are consistent with what kind of reaction? (Think reaction kinetics and rate laws). + Naci - trial conc. conc. relative rate 0.1 M 0.2 M 0.2 M 0.1 M 0.1 M 0.2 M OSN2 reaction O SN1 reaction O E2 reaction O E1 reaction

Answer 1

The given reaction is E1 reaction.

It is elimination reaction because Br and a hydrogen atom is being eliminated to form a double bond.

Now from the data of rates of reaction in different trials we can see that rate depends on only one of the reactants so this reaction follow E1 mechanism.

Note: rate of reaction in Sn1 and E1 depends on single reactant while rate in Sn2 and E2 depends on both reactants.