1. a Explain the mechanism for the reaction of the tertiary halogenoalkane 2-bromo-2-methylpropane with aqueous sodium hydroxide. Use curly arrows to show the movement of the electrons.
(1) a Explain the mechanism for the reaction of the tertiary halogenoalkane 2-bromo-2-methylpropane with aqueous sodium hydroxide. Use curly arrows to show the movement of the electrons.
(2) b Draw an energy profile diagram for the reaction. Include a drawing of the carbocation formed during the reaction.
(3) c** Why is the carbocation formed during the reaction described as an *intermediate* rather than as a *transition state*?
(4) d** Describe the shape and bond angles of the carbocation.
(5) e** The mechanism for this reaction is known as SN1 . What does the 1 represent?
(6) f** Give the rate equation for the reaction.