Chapter 4, Problem 4.38SP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The reaction energy diagram for the acid-base reaction of phenol with $1\text{M}$ aqueous sodium hydroxide solution.

Interpretation: The reaction energy diagram for the acid-base reaction of phenol with $1\text{M}$ aqueous sodium hydroxide solution is to be drawn.

Concept introduction: The graphical representation of chemical reaction in which x-axis represents energy of the reaction and y-axis represents the extent of reaction process is called energy profile diagram. The reaction is exothermic or endothermic can be predicted from the energy profile diagram.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

To determine: The reaction energy diagram for the acid-base reaction of tert-butyl alcohol with $1\text{M}$ aqueous sodium hydroxide solution.

Interpretation: The reaction energy diagram for the acid-base reaction of tert-butyl alcohol with $1\text{M}$ aqueous sodium hydroxide solution is to be drawn.

Concept introduction: The graphical representation of chemical reaction in which x-axis represents energy of the reaction and y-axis represents the extent of reaction process is called energy profile diagram. The reaction is exothermic or endothermic can be predicted from the energy profile diagram.