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Organic Chemistry 1 Midterm - Part 3 of 3
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6. Thermodynamics and Kinetics / Carbocation Intermediate Rearrangements / Problem 20
Problem 20

Consider the two pathways for the reaction:
Reaction pathways A and B for carbocation rearrangements in organic chemistry.


Does the following reaction coordinate for the boxed portion of the two pathways rationalize pathway B as the one that produces the major product?


Graph comparing energy levels of 2° and 3° carbocation intermediates in pathways A and B.