### Reaction Mechanism AnalysisThe provided reaction sequence involves the transformation of a bromide compound using methanol (MeOH) as a reagent. This sequence includes the following elements:1. **Initial Compound**: A bromide (Br) attached to a carbon center, which also has methyl (Me), hydrogen (H), and ethyl (Et) groups. 2. **Reaction Conditions**: The reaction occurs in the presence of methanol (MeOH). The notation "RDS" indicates that the reaction shown is focused on the rate-determining step.3. **Intermediate Formation**: - A carbocation intermediate appears on the carbon initially bonded to the bromine. - The bromide ion (Br⁻) is released as a leaving group. - Labelled as "A", this charged intermediate is central to understanding the mechanism.4. **Subsequent Steps**: - The carbocation intermediate reacts further, resulting in the formation of a new species where the carbocation is stabilized by additional methyl and hydrogen groups, along with a positive charge. - A free bromide ion (Br⁻) exists separately after the departure from its bonded state.5. **Final Products**: - A rearranged organic product is formed, distinguished by an ether linkage (O), along with the generation of HBr as a byproduct. The designation "en" suggests the presence of an additional unspecified alkene product.### Inquiry for Mechanism Completion**Task**: Complete the mechanism by adding curved arrows to illustrate the electron movement throughout the process.**Question**: Determine if methanol (MeOH) actively participates as a nucleophile in the Rate Determining Step (RDS).This problem encourages understanding of electron flow and chemical transformations within a stepwise reaction, focusing on mechanistic details such as nucleophilic attacks, leaving groups, and intermediate stabilization.

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Ме MeOH Me Me Me Me Ме -Br Br H Et H' Et (RDS) H Et H. H Et Br Me Me + en + HBr H Et 1. Complete the mechanism above by filling in curved arrows to depict electron flow. Is the MeOH nucleophile involved in the RDS (rate determining step)?

Ме MeOH Me Me Me Me Ме -Br Br H Et H' Et (RDS) H Et H. H Et Br Me Me + en + HBr H Et 1. Complete the mechanism above by filling in curved arrows to depict electron flow. Is the MeOH nucleophile involved in the RDS (rate determining step)?

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