The mechanism for the reaction of CH 3 OH and HBr is believed to involve two steps.
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The mechanism for the reaction of CH3OH and HBr is believed to involve two steps. The overall reaction is exothermic.
Step 1: Fast, endothermic
Step 2: Slow
(a) Write an equation for the overall reaction.
(b) Draw a reaction coordinate diagram for this reaction.
(c) Show that the rate law for this reaction is Rate =k[CH3OH][H+][Br−].
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Chemistry And Chemical Reactivity
ISBN: 9780357001172
10th Edition
Authors: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel
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