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(Solved): A mechanism that has been proposed for the conversion of 2-methylpropene to tert-butyl alcohol in a ...
A mechanism that has been proposed for the conversion of 2-methylpropene to tert-butyl alcohol in acidic aqueous solution is: step 1 slow: (CH3?)2?C=CH2?+H+?(CH3?)3?C+ step 2 fast: (CH3?)3?C++H2?O?(CH3?)3?COH+H+ (1) What is the equation for the overall reaction? Use the smallest integer coefficients possible. If a box is not needed, leave it blank. (2) Which species acts as a catalyst? Enter formula. If none, leave box blank: (3) Which species acts as a reaction intermediate? Enter formula. If none, leave box blank: (4) Complete the rate law for the overall reaction that is consistent with this mechanism. (Use the form k[A]m[B]n…, where ' 1 ' is understood (so don't write it) for m,n etc.) Rate =