The standard free energy of activation (G++) for hydration of 2-methylpropene to 2-methyl-2-propanol (Eq. 4.41, p. 169)

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The standard free energy of activation (ΔG°++) for hydration of 2-methylpropene to 2-methyl-2-propanol (Eq. 4.41, p. 169) is 91.3 kJ mol-t (Zt 8 kcal mol-l;. The standard free energy ΔG° for hydration of 2-methylpropene is -5.56 kJ mol-t (- 1.33 kcal mol-1;. The rate of hydration of methylenecyclobutane to give an alcohol (compound X in Problem 4.57) is 0.6 times the rate of hydration of 2-methylpropene. The equilibrium constant for the hydration of methylenecyclobutane is about 250 times greater (in favor of hydration) than the equilibrium constant for the hydration of 2-methylpropene. Which alcohol, X or 2-methyl-2-propanol, undergoes dehydration faster, and how much faster? Explain.
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