L1 /
11
CH1012
EP DIAGRAM ADDITION
• In terms of the potential energy diagram the activation
energy for
the rxn Ea1
& the E of the
carbocation
determine the
main route.
energy for
the rxn Ea1
& the E of the
carbocation
determine the
main route.
• Stabilising a
carbocation
stabilises the
TS1 ® low Ea1
carbocation
stabilises the
TS1 ® low Ea1
Multi-step reaction
2-Butene
Addition of HCl
