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**Question 15:** Which is the correct reaction coordinate diagram for the following solvolysis reaction?

**Reaction:**

Cyclohexyl bromide with a methyl group reacts with water (H₂O) to form two products:
1. Cyclohexanol with a methyl group.
2. Cyclohexane with a methyl group separated from the cyclohexanol.

**Diagrams:**

Four reaction coordinate diagrams labeled (a), (b), (c), and (d) are presented. Each diagram represents the change in free energy (ΔG) vs. the reaction coordinate. 

- **Diagram (a):** Two peaks and a valley, showing two transition states and an intermediate.
- **Diagram (b):** Three peaks with two valleys, indicating two intermediates and three transition states.
- **Diagram (c):** Two peaks with one intermediate and two transition states.
- **Diagram (d):** Two peaks with a valley, showing two transition states and one intermediate.

The correct diagram should reflect the steps in the mechanism of the solvolysis reaction, including any intermediates and transition states.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 15:** Which is the correct reaction coordinate diagram for the following solvolysis reaction? **Reaction:** Cyclohexyl bromide with a methyl group reacts with water (H₂O) to form two products: 1. Cyclohexanol with a methyl group. 2. Cyclohexane with a methyl group separated from the cyclohexanol. **Diagrams:** Four reaction coordinate diagrams labeled (a), (b), (c), and (d) are presented. Each diagram represents the change in free energy (ΔG) vs. the reaction coordinate. - **Diagram (a):** Two peaks and a valley, showing two transition states and an intermediate. - **Diagram (b):** Three peaks with two valleys, indicating two intermediates and three transition states. - **Diagram (c):** Two peaks with one intermediate and two transition states. - **Diagram (d):** Two peaks with a valley, showing two transition states and one intermediate. The correct diagram should reflect the steps in the mechanism of the solvolysis reaction, including any intermediates and transition states.
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