Consider the reaction h2(g) + cl2(g) ⇀↽ 2 hcl(g), which is exothermic as written. what would be the effect on the equilibrium po
2 answers:
Answer:
Backward direction
Explanation:
Exothermic reaction: It is that reaction in which heat is evolved during reaction.
We are given
It is exothermic reaction.
We know that in exothermic reaction when we increase the temperature then the equilibrium shift in backward direction and when we decrease the temperature then the equilibrium shift in forward direction.
Therefore, when we increasing the temperature then the equilibrium shift in backward direction.
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Answer:
See explanation and picture below
Explanation:
First, in the case of methyloxirane (Also known as propilene oxide) the mechanism that is taking place there is something similar to a Sn2 mechanism. Although a Sn2 mechanism is a bimolecular substitution taking place in only step, the mechanism followed here is pretty similar after the first step.
In both cases, the H atom of the HBr goes to the oxygen in the molecule. You'll have a OH⁺ in both. However, in the case of methyloxirane the next step is a Sn2 mechanism step, the bromide ion will go to the less substitued carbon, because the methyl group is exerting a steric hindrance. Not a big one but it has a little effect there, that's why the bromide will rather go to the carbon with more hydrogens. and the final product is formed.
In the case of phenyloxirane, once the OH⁺ is formed, the next step is a Sn1 mechanism. In this case, the bond C - OH⁺ is opened on the side of the phenyl to stabilize the OH. This is because that carbon is more stable than the carbon with no phenyl. (A 3° carbon is more stable than a 2° carbon). Therefore, when this bond opens, the bromide will go there in the next step, and the final product is formed. See picture below for mechanism and products.
