In the Presence of Aqueous Sulfuric Acid, (E)-3-Methyl-2-Pentene Can Be

question 31

Essay

In the presence of aqueous sulfuric acid, (E)-3-methyl-2-pentene can be protonated at two
different carbons to provide two different carbocation intermediates.Draw one energy diagram
showing both possible protonation events.Include in your diagram
a.the product of each of these protonation steps,
b.the relative energies of the transition states leading to these products, and
c.the relative energies of these products.

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