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In a homolytic bond cleavage, ____ are formed.

In a homolytic bond cleavage, ____ are formed.

What is a transition state?

What is a transition state?

What is the correct structure for 1-chloro-3-ethyl-2-pentanol?

What is the correct structure for 1-chloro-3-ethyl-2-pentanol?

Predict the product for the following SN2 reaction.

Predict the product for the following SN2 reaction.

Enantiomers are:

Consider the three-step mechanism for the reaction of A through intermediates B and C to produce D shown below. A → B Ea = 15 kcal/mol, ΔH° = 13 kcal/mol B → C Ea = 10 kcal/mol, ΔH° = -6 kcal/mol C → D Ea = 2 kcal/mol, ΔH° = -20 kcal/mol Which of the three steps is rate-limiting?