3 The following mechanism is proposed for a reaction Step 1

3. The following mechanism is proposed for a reaction: Step 1: HCl + C4H9OH ? C4H9OH2+ + Cl- (fast) Step 2: C4H9OH2+ -> C4H9+ + H2O (slow)
Step 3: C4H9+ + Cl- -> C4H9Cl (fast)

Give the overall reaction and determine the rate law. Identify any intermediates and/or catalysts.

Solution

HCl + C4H9OH ------------------> C4H9Cl + H2O