When a pure sample of tert-butyl bromide isanalyzed by gas chromatography, 2 compnents are observed. one isthe tert-butyl bromide, and other is decomposition product. As the temperature is increased, the amount of decomposition increases,and tert-butyl bromide decreases.
1. What is the structure of the decomposition product.
2. Why does the amount of decomposition product increase with an increase in temperature.
3. Why does tert-butyl bromide decompose much more easily than tert-butyl chloride?