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How is the energy required for the breaking of the C–Br bond...
How is the energy required for the breaking of the C–Br bond obtained in Step I?
Options
- AThrough the solvation of hydroxide ion
- BThrough the solvation of alkyl halide
- CThrough the solvation of carbocation
- DThrough the solvation of halide ion with the proton of protic solvent
Correct answer
D. Through the solvation of halide ion with the proton of protic solvent
Step-by-step solution
The energy required for the breaking of the C–Br bond in Step I is obtained through the solvation of halide ion with the proton of protic solvent.