The rate constant for the uncatalyzed reaction of two molecules of glycine ethyl ester to form glycylglycine

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The rate constant for the uncatalyzed reaction of two molecules of glycine ethyl ester to form glycylglycine ethyl ester is 0.6 s-1 M-1. In the presence of [Co(ethylenediamine)2]2+, the rate constant is 1.5 × 106 s-1 M-1. What rate enhancement does the catalyst provide?

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0131407480

4th edition

Authors: Paula Yurkanis Bruice

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