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Download Solution PDFConsidering the rate law (rate = k[epoxide]) for the reaction shown below, the plausible intermediate is
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- The epoxide ring opening mechanism follows SN1 pathway, in which epoxide undergoes ring opening to form the respective intermediate.
- The rate order follows the following rate law,
rate = k[epoxide]
- The last step of the reaction is not rate determining step of the reaction.
Conclusion:-
- Hence, the plausible intermediate is
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