Question

The formation of tert-butanol is described by the following chemical equation:

Answer 1

Answer:

Second step

(CH3)3C+ (aq) + OH^-(aq) ------->(CH3)3COH(aq)

Explanation:

This reaction involves;

First the ionization of the tertiary halide to firm a carbocation

Secondly the attack of the hydroxide ion on the carbocation to form tert-butanol

First step;

(CH3)3CBr (aq) → (CH3)3C+ (aq) + Br- (aq)

Second step

(CH3)3C+ (aq) + OH^-(aq) ------->(CH3)3COH(aq)

This second step completes the reaction mechanism.