Organic Chemistry: Sn1E1 Reactions

Problem :

Sketch the reaction coordinate vs. energy diagram of the following unimolecular reaction. Reactant A is solvated to carbocation B. Then carbocation B rearranges to carbocation C. Finally the solvent reacts with carbocation C to form product D

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Remember that:

• the initial carbocation formation is the rate-limiting step.
• carbocations are very unstable (high energy)
• carbocations rearrange to increase stability

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Problem : Predict all possible S_N1 and E2 products.

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Problem : A sample of this molecule is 100% "S."