Chapter6: An Overview Of Organic Reactions
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Use diagram to answer the following:
1.Is the overall rxn endo- or exothermic. Explain briefly your answer____________________
2. How many steps in this mechanism?_____________
3. Which is the rate determining step? Explain briefly your answer____________________
4. Identify (circle and label) the reactants,the products and intermediate (Is a Cation, Anion, or a Radical?)
Please explain and provide full understanding.

Transcribed Image Text:Potential energy —
R
H₂O,
R'R
HO
6-
C-0¯H₂O
R'
R
R
HO
C-C
8-
8-
C-OH-OH
M
HO
Ea
HO
H₂O
R'
C-OH
'R'
HO
но-
Reaction coordinate
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