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The image illustrates the curved arrow mechanism for the reaction between methyl iodide and ethoxide, along with both products.

1. **Diagram of Reactants**: 
   - The first diagram shows the reactants: methyl iodide and ethoxide ion. Methyl iodide is represented with an iodine atom bonded to a methyl group (CH₃). The ethoxide ion displays a negatively charged oxygen atom. Curved arrows are used to depict the movement of electrons: one arrow moves from the lone pair on oxygen to the carbon bonded to iodine, and another shows the electron pair from the carbon-iodine bond moving onto the iodine atom.

2. **Transition to Products**:
   - An arrow indicates the progression from reactants to products. The reaction leads to the formation of two products.

3. **Diagram of Products**:
   - The product on the left is ethanol, represented with an oxygen atom bonded to two carbon atoms and displaying pairs of electrons.
   - The product on the right is an iodide ion, depicted with iodine carrying a negative charge and surrounded by eight electrons, indicating the completion of its octet.

Buttons on the right offer the options to see the periodic table or a hint, aiding further understanding.
Transcribed Image Text:The image illustrates the curved arrow mechanism for the reaction between methyl iodide and ethoxide, along with both products. 1. **Diagram of Reactants**: - The first diagram shows the reactants: methyl iodide and ethoxide ion. Methyl iodide is represented with an iodine atom bonded to a methyl group (CH₃). The ethoxide ion displays a negatively charged oxygen atom. Curved arrows are used to depict the movement of electrons: one arrow moves from the lone pair on oxygen to the carbon bonded to iodine, and another shows the electron pair from the carbon-iodine bond moving onto the iodine atom. 2. **Transition to Products**: - An arrow indicates the progression from reactants to products. The reaction leads to the formation of two products. 3. **Diagram of Products**: - The product on the left is ethanol, represented with an oxygen atom bonded to two carbon atoms and displaying pairs of electrons. - The product on the right is an iodide ion, depicted with iodine carrying a negative charge and surrounded by eight electrons, indicating the completion of its octet. Buttons on the right offer the options to see the periodic table or a hint, aiding further understanding.
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