me conversion of (CH3)3CI to (CH3)2C = CH2 can occur by either a one-step or a two-step me...

me conversion of (CH3)3CI to (CH3)2C = CH2 can occur by either a one-step or a two-step mechanism, as shown in Equations [1] and [2].

a. What rate equation would be observed for the mechanism in Equation [1]?

b. What rate equation would be observed for the mechanism in Equation [2]?

c. What is the order of each rate equation (i.e., first, second, and so forth]?

d. How can these rate equations be used to show which mechanism is the right one for this reaction?

e. Assume Equation [1] represents an endothermic reaction and draw an energy diagram for the reaction. Label the axes, reactants, products, Ea, and ΔH° Draw the structure for the transition state.

f. Assume Equation [2] represents an endothermic reaction and that the product of the rate-determining step is higher in energy than the reactants or products. Draw an energy diagram for this two-step reaction. Label the axes, reactants and products for each step, and the Ea and ΔH° for each step. Label ΔH°overall. Draw the structure for both transition states.