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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

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alkene
proton

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alkene
proton

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the carbocation
water

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the carbocation
water

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the proton
water

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the proton
water

**Figure 8-5: Mechanistic Scheme for an Organic Reaction**

- **Step 1:**
- The nucleophile is [Select] and the electrophile is [Select].

- **Step 3:**
- The nucleophile is [Select] and the electrophile is [Select].

- **Step 4:**
- The nucleophile is [Select] and the electrophile is [Select].

This interactive section allows students to identify and select the nucleophiles and electrophiles involved at various steps in an organic reaction mechanism. Use the dropdown menus to make your selections for each step.

Transcribed Image Text:**Figure 8-5: Reaction Mechanism and Energy Diagrams** **Reaction Mechanism:** 1. **Step 1:** - A compound with a double bond reacts with a proton (H⁺), resulting in the formation of a carbocation intermediate. This is indicated by the arrow labeled 'a'. 2. **Step 2:** - The carbocation intermediate formed is shown as a molecule with a positive charge. 3. **Step 3:** - Water (H₂O) acts as a nucleophile, attacking the carbocation at the 'c' position, which is shown by the graphical arrow, leading to the formation of a protonated alcohol intermediate. 4. **Step 4:** - The protonated alcohol loses a proton, producing the final alcohol product and H₃O⁺. **Energy Diagrams:** Each graph represents the energy profile of a reaction over its progression (rxn prog). - **Graph A:** - Shows multiple energy peaks indicating several transitional states, followed by a drop, suggesting the reaction intermediates and final product formation. - **Graph B:** - Similar to Graph A, but the peaks and valleys suggest slightly different energy levels for the intermediates and transitions. - **Graph C:** - Shows a broader initial peak, suggesting a higher energy intermediate, before several smaller peaks, indicating the steps in the reaction mechanism. - **Graph D:** - Displays multiple rising peaks, which indicate an exothermic reaction with several transitional states. The final decrease in energy suggests the formation of a more stable final product.

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We know that, a nucleophile is an electron rich and nucleus loving species whereas an electrophile is an electron deficient and electron loving species.

In the given reaction mechanism of alkene hydrolysis, we have to determine the species that act as necleophiles and the species that act as electrophiles.

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