Chapter 11, Problem 73QRT

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The overall equation for the reaction of $C{H}_{3}OH$ with $HBr$ has to be written.

Concept Introduction:

In a multistep reaction the overall reaction can be written as the sum of each elementary step by eliminating the common terms on either side of the reaction arrow.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reaction energy diagram for the reaction of $C{H}_{3}OH$ with $HBr$ has to be drawn.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

It has to be shown that the rate law for the reaction of $C{H}_{3}OH$ with $HBr$ is $rate=k\left[C{H}_{3}OH\right]\left[H^{+}\right]\left[B{r}^{-}\right].$