2-methylcyclopentanol and its Observed Rate Law
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Mentor/Supervising Professor Name
Dr. Mitch Menzmer
Abstract (Description of Research)
When 2-methylcyclopentanol is in solution with concentrated sulfuric acid, it reacts to form a carbocation. This method allows for a somewhat stable carbocation to form allowing for observation using a uv-vis spectrophotometer. Varying acid concentration allows for observation of changing observed rate law.
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2-methylcyclopentanol and its Observed Rate Law
When 2-methylcyclopentanol is in solution with concentrated sulfuric acid, it reacts to form a carbocation. This method allows for a somewhat stable carbocation to form allowing for observation using a uv-vis spectrophotometer. Varying acid concentration allows for observation of changing observed rate law.