a. Based on the energy diagram, determine which step is the rate limiting step. b. What is the expected order of the reaction based on the proposed mechanism? c. Is the overall reaction exothermic or endothermic?
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Step 1: Based on the energy diagram, the rate determining step is the slowest step, which is Step 1 where CH3CH2Cl reacts with Cl to form CH3CH2Cl2 and Cl-. Show more…
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