a reaction mechanism (refer to your formal reports from last semester for formatting). Explain the reaction mechanism, and how the acid catalyzes it forward using the high energy state of maleic acid. Remember to find literature to support your explanation

Once youve explained how the reaction was completed and the purpose of the acid and the heat applied, you can now transition to explain how you analyzed this reaction to ensure it went to completion

0-H H Ho HI H H: Ht Ho (Malefeauid)) I Ho 1 H Colt H H HO ce to Hot it Sie H H rotataon - - Hel + HO (fumeric aud)