Which of the following represents the transition state of the rate-determining step in the reaction between tert-butyl bromide and methanol leading to elimination?

Which of the following solvents is the best choice for the reaction of 1-chlorohexane with sodium bromide?

Predict the two most likely mechanisms for the reaction of 2-iodohexane with sodium ethoxide.

Which of the following represents the transition state of the rate-determining step in the reaction between 2-bromopropane and sodium methoxide leading to elimination?

Consider the bond dissociation energies listed below in kcal/mol.CH3-Br                      70CH3CH2-Br             68(CH3)2CH-Br          68(CH3)3C-Br              65These data show that the carbon-bromine bond is weakest when bromine is bound to a ________.

The reaction of tert-butyl chloride, (CH3)3CCl, with water in an inert solvent gives tert-butyl alcohol, (CH3)3COH. What is the effect of doubling the concentration of water on the rate of the reaction?

If the conversion of A to B is slow and B to C is fast, what is the rate equation for this reaction?  

Rank the following molecules in order of increasing polarity, putting the least polar first.  

The correct IUPAC name for the following compound is:  

The major product(s) of this reaction would be