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.
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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:
Average rate of reaction expressed in moles H₂ consumed per liter per second = 0.0025 M/s = 0.0025 mol/L.s
Explanation:
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The average rate of reaction in terms of the reactant is defined as the total amount of reactant consumed over a period of time divided by total period of time.
Mathematically,
Average rate of reaction = (change in concentration of H₂ over a period of time) ÷ (total period of time)
Average rate of reaction = (-ΔC)/(Δt)
The minus sign is there because the concentration of reactants reduce with time.
change in concentration of H₂ = -ΔC
= -(0.02 - 0.03) = 0.01 M
Time = Δt = 4 - 0 = 4.0 s
Average rate of reaction = (0.01/4) = 0.0025 M/s
We could solve for the average rate of reaction expressed in moles Cl₂ consumed per liter per second
change in concentration of Cl₂ = -ΔC
= -(0.04 - 0.05) = 0.01 M
Time = Δt = 4 - 0 = 4.0 s
Average rate of reaction = (0.01/4) = 0.0025 M/s = 0.0025 mol/L.s
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