Answer:
C) In[reactant] vs. time
Explanation:
For a first order reaction the integrated rate law equation is:
where A(0) = initial concentration of the reactant
A = concentration after time 't'
k = rate constant
Taking ln on both sides gives:
Therefore a plot of ln[A] vs t should give a straight line with a slope = -k
Hence, ln[reactant] vs time should be plotted for a first order reaction.
The structure of the alkyl bromides used in a malonic ester synthesis of ethyl 2-methyl-4-pentenoate are as drawn in the attached image.
<h3>Ethyl 2-methyl-4-pentenoate by Malonic ester synthesis.</h3>The malonic ester synthesis is a chemical reaction characterized by the alkylation of diethyl malonate or a similar ester of malonic acid at the carbon alpha (directly adjacent) to both carbonyl groups, and subsequently converted to a substituted acetic acid.
Hence, it follows from the structure of Ethyl 2-methyl-4-pentenoate that the alkyl bromides used are Ethyl bromide and methyl bromide.
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