Hello, I\'m trying to figure out what is the best mechanism for theIsomerization

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Hello,

I'm trying to figure out what is the best mechanism for theIsomerization of Maleic Acid to Fumaric Acid here:-

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Also, I'm trying to understand How do the results obtained in thetest using hydrobromic acid support the correct mechanism?

2- why does not sulfuric acid induce the isomerization?

3- why is the reaction of 1 g of maleic acid with 1.5 ml of H2O and2 ml of conc. HBr is going slowly? What I'm gonna get if I usedHI ??

Thank you sooooo much for your help

Explanation / Answer

We Know that :      The Isomerization of MaleicAcid to Fumaric Acid is Carried through RadicalMechanism.        For the given mechanismMechanism 3 is best Suited for the isomerization of Cisisomer to Trans - isomer .       The Transition shouldposses lower the energy which means more will be the stability somore favoured the product       Formation.      We generally cannot use Su;phuricacid for the isomerization as sulphuric acid cause the dehydrationof Maleic acid         to give Maleicanhydride.       The Reaction goes slowly withConc. HBr as it is not a very good leaving group so theReaction goes slowly if we      use HI the Rate of the reactionincreases as I is better leaving group.

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