The hydrolysis of formamide to formate ion in basic aqueous solution is proposed to proceed by the f — Kinetics Chemistry Question
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The hydrolysis of formamide to formate ion in basic aqueous solution is proposed to proceed by the following steps:
HCONH2 + OH– ⇌ HCO(OH)(NH2)– unfavorable
HCO(OH)(NH2)– + OH– ⇌ HCO2(NH2)2– + H2O fast, unfavorable
HCO2(NH2)2– → HCO2– + NH2– irreversible
NH2– + H2O → NH3 + OH– fast, favorable
Which of the following statements is necessarily true, given this mechanism?
A.✓ Correct
The reaction is first-order in HCONH2.
B.
The reaction is first-order in hydroxide ion.
C.
HCO2– is an intermediate in this reaction.
D.
If the reaction is carried out in deuterium oxide, the formate ion will contain deuterium.
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