For the reaction shown, the rate of reaction when X=Cl is about the same as that when X=Br. Based on this information, which statement represents a valid deduction concerning the mechanism of this reaction? OCH2CH3 O2N NO2 NO2 (A) This is a one-step displacement reaction (B) The reaction proceeds via a benzyne intermediate (C) The C-X bond is broken in the rate-determining step (D) The C-X bond is NOT broken in the rate-determining step O2N OCH,CH3 NO2 NO2

For the reaction shown, the rate of reaction when X=Cl is about the same as that when X=Br. Based on this information, which statement represents a valid deduction concerning the mechanism of this reaction? OCH2CH3 O2N NO2 NO2 (A) This is a one-step displacement reaction (B) The reaction proceeds via a benzyne intermediate (C) The C-X bond is broken in the rate-determining step (D) The C-X bond is NOT broken in the rate-determining step O2N OCH,CH3 NO2 NO2

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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