**Understanding the Mechanism: First Step of the Reaction**The image presents a question related to determining the most likely initial step in a chemical reaction mechanism, where a molecule containing a bromine atom (Br) reacts with ethanol (CH3CH2OH). The possible steps are provided in multiple-choice format.### The Question:**What is the most likely first step of this reaction’s mechanism?**The molecular structures and mechanisms given as options are illustrated below:### Options:- **A.** - A molecular structure where the Br atom is still attached to the carbon chain, while ethanol is shown initiating a nucleophilic attack on the carbon adjacent to the Br atom. - **B.** - Ethanol (CH3CH2OH) forms a bond with the Br-bound carbon, with the hydrogen atom attached to the oxygen of ethanol migrating to the carbon adjacent to the Br atom. - **C.** - Ethanol (CH3CH2OH) attacks the carbon atom, potentially displacing the Br atom in the process. - **D.** - An ion-dissociation step where the Br leaves the molecule entirely, forming a carbocation intermediate.### Answer Choices:- **○ A**- **○ B**- **○ C**- **○ D**Each option presents a different potential first step in the mechanism, focusing on changes or interactions involving the bromine atom and ethanol.By analyzing these options, students are asked to identify the most plausible initial step in the reaction mechanism, which requires an understanding of nucleophilic substitution reactions and the behavior of leaving groups, such as Br, in organic chemistry.

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What is the most likely first step of this reaction's mechanism? CH3 CH;CH2OH Br CH3 Br A. CH3CH2ÓH CH3 Br. В. CH;CH36-H CH3 Br C. CH;CH,OH CH3 Br D. O D O B

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