A compound P(C_(5)H_(10)O) reacts with dilute sulfuric acid to give Q and R as the final products. This reactions is about 10^(15) times faster than of ethylene. Both Q and R give positive iodoform test. Identify the structure of P, Q and R (b) Rationalize the extraordinary reactivity of P.

A compound P(C_(5)H_(10)O) reacts with dilute sulfuric acid to give Q

1.	A compound P(C_(5)H_(10)O) reacts with dilute sulfuric acid to give Q and R as the final products. This reactions is about 10^(15) times faster than of ethylene. Both Q and R give positive iodoform test. Identify the structure of P, Q and R (b) Rationalize the extraordinary reactivity of P.
Answer» Answer :`(##RES_CHM_ROHR_E03_008_A01##)` (b) The GREATER STABILITY of the OXONIUM intermediate is RESPONSIBLE for the extraordinary reactivity. This is demonstrated for the teo SETS of P, Q, R (case I and ii above) as follows. `(##RES_CHM_ROHR_E03_008_A02##)`