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Question

Ethylcyclopentan-1-ylium is more stable than 2-ethylcyclopentan-1-ylium. Provide an energy profile diagram showing that ethylcyclopentan-1-ylium is formed faster than 2-ethylcyclopentan-1-ylium in the following reaction:

Reaction showing 1-ethylcyclopent-1-ene and hydrogen ion forming ethylcyclopentan-1-ylium or 2-ethylcyclopentan-1-ylium.

Accepted Answer

Energy profile diagram illustrating the stability of ethylcyclopentan-1-ylium compared to 2-ethylcyclopentan-1-ylium.

Answer

Energy profile diagram comparing the stability and formation rates of ethylcyclopentan-1-ylium and 2-ethylcyclopentan-1-ylium.

Answer

Energy profile diagram showing the formation of 2-ethylcyclopentan-1-ylium and ethylcyclopentan-1-ylium.

Answer

Energy profile diagram depicting the formation rates of ethylcyclopentan-1-ylium and 2-ethylcyclopentan-1-ylium.