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Question

The more stable 3° carbocation forms faster than the 2° carbocation as shown below. Draw a reaction coordinate diagram illustrating that the most stable intermediate forms first.

Reaction coordinate diagram showing faster formation of 3° carbocation over 2° carbocation.

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Graph illustrating energy changes in a reaction coordinate for two pathways.

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Graph illustrating energy changes in a reaction coordinate for two pathways.

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Graph depicting energy changes in a reaction coordinate for two different pathways.

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Graph showing energy changes in a reaction coordinate for two reaction pathways.