Chapter 11, Problem 11.9YT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

An energy diagram for the mechanism in equation $\text{11-17}$ that takes into account the relative stabilities of the cations produced in steps $\text{1}$ and $\text{3}$ is to be constructed.

Concept introduction:

For a chemical reaction or process, an energy profile (or reaction coordinate diagram) is a theoretical representation of a single energetic pathway along the reaction coordinate as the reactants are transformed into products. The reactant reacts to form an intermediate. The intermediate then reacts to give product. Most of the chemical reactions are multistep reactions. This means, to complete the reaction they needs more than one elementary step.