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a. Identify the nucleophile and the electrophile in each step.
b. Depending on which is missing, either draw in the appropriate arrows toillustrate how the product is formed, or draw in the product of the reaction.

c. If both are missing (aka 1e), both draw in the product and draw the appropriate arrows.

 

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### Chemical Reaction Mechanisms

#### Figure Descriptions:

**d. Reaction Mechanism:**

This diagram illustrates a chemical reaction where a cyclic alkane with an oxonium ion transfers its positive charge to a hydroxyl group (-OH). 

- **Structure:** The starting molecule features a three-carbon ring with a positively charged oxygen atom (oxonium ion) and an attached hydroxyl group.
- **Mechanism:** A curved arrow represents the movement of electrons from the lone pair on another hydroxyl group to the positively charged carbon atom adjacent to the oxonium ion. This step signifies a nucleophilic attack, potentially leading to ring opening or rearrangement.

**e. Reaction Mechanism:**

This sequence demonstrates a reaction involving an oxonium ion and a hydroxyl-containing molecule.

- **Structure:** The reactant consists of a four-carbon compound, wherein the second carbon is part of an oxonium ion. Oxygen carries a positive charge and is bonded to a hydrogen, as well as having an adjacent hydroxyl group. Additionally, water (H₂O) is depicted, with its oxygen bearing two lone pairs.
- **Mechanism:** Curved arrows indicate electron movement, suggesting nucleophilic attack or the progression towards a dehydration reaction, symbolized by the resultant arrow indicating the formation of a new product.

Each mechanism is shown proceeding to the right, indicating progression from reactants to products. Understanding these mechanisms allows for deeper insight into how organic reactions occur at the molecular level.
Transcribed Image Text:**Transcription for Educational Website** --- ### Chemical Reaction Mechanisms #### Figure Descriptions: **d. Reaction Mechanism:** This diagram illustrates a chemical reaction where a cyclic alkane with an oxonium ion transfers its positive charge to a hydroxyl group (-OH). - **Structure:** The starting molecule features a three-carbon ring with a positively charged oxygen atom (oxonium ion) and an attached hydroxyl group. - **Mechanism:** A curved arrow represents the movement of electrons from the lone pair on another hydroxyl group to the positively charged carbon atom adjacent to the oxonium ion. This step signifies a nucleophilic attack, potentially leading to ring opening or rearrangement. **e. Reaction Mechanism:** This sequence demonstrates a reaction involving an oxonium ion and a hydroxyl-containing molecule. - **Structure:** The reactant consists of a four-carbon compound, wherein the second carbon is part of an oxonium ion. Oxygen carries a positive charge and is bonded to a hydrogen, as well as having an adjacent hydroxyl group. Additionally, water (H₂O) is depicted, with its oxygen bearing two lone pairs. - **Mechanism:** Curved arrows indicate electron movement, suggesting nucleophilic attack or the progression towards a dehydration reaction, symbolized by the resultant arrow indicating the formation of a new product. Each mechanism is shown proceeding to the right, indicating progression from reactants to products. Understanding these mechanisms allows for deeper insight into how organic reactions occur at the molecular level.
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