Identify which of the following two reactions you would expect to occur more rapidly: (1) addition of HBr to 2-methyl-2-pentene
or (2) addition of HBr to 4-methyl-1-pentene. Explain your choice. Addition of HBr to should be more rapid because the reaction can proceed via a carbocation. In contrast, addition of HBr to proceeds via a less stable, carbocation.
1 answer:
Answer:
(1) addition of HBr to 2-methyl-2-pentene
Explanation:
In this case, we will have the formation of a <u>carbocation</u> for each molecule. For molecule 1 we will have a <u>tertiary carbocation</u> and for molecule 2 we will have a <u>secondary carbocation</u>.
Therefore the <u>most stable carbocation</u> is the one produced by the 2-methyl-2-pentene. So, this molecule would react faster than 4-methyl-1-pentene. (See figure)
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Answer:
pH ≅ 4.80
Explanation:
Given that:
the volume of HN₃ = 25 mL = 0.025 L
Molarity of HN₃ = 0.150 M
number of moles of HN₃ = 0.025 × 0.150
number of moles of HN₃ = 0.00375 mol
Molarity of NaOH = 0.150 M
the volume of NaOH = 13.3 mL = 0.0133
number of moles of NaOH = 0.0133× 0.150
number of moles of NaOH = 0.001995 mol
The chemical equation for the reaction of this process can be written as:
1 mole of hydrazoic acid react with 1 mole of hydroxide to give nitride ion and water
thus the new number of moles of HN₃ = 0.00375 - 0.001995 = 0.001755 mol
Total volume used in the reaction = 0.025 + 0.0133 = 0.0383 L
Concentration of =
= 0.0458 M
Concentration of =
= 0.0521 M
GIven that :
Ka =
Thus; it's pKa = 4.72
pH ≅ 4.80