Consider the following substitution reaction: a) Determine whether this reaction proceeds via an S N 1 or

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Consider the following substitution reaction:

Br CN NaCN NaBr DMSO


a) Determine whether this reaction proceeds via an SN1 or SN2 process.

b) Draw the mechanism of this reaction.

c) What is the rate equation of this reaction?

d) Would the reaction occur at a faster rate if the concentration of cyanide were doubled?

e) Draw an energy diagram of the reaction above.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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