Deduce the reaction order with respect to $\text{CH}_3\text{CHO}$.
Deduce the reaction order with respect to $\text{OH}^-$.
State the overall rate equation for this reaction.
State the units for the rate constant, $k$.
Calculate the relative initial rate for a reaction in which $[\text{CH}_3\text{CHO}]$ is $0.30\,\text{mol dm}^{-3}$ and $[\text{OH}^-]$ is $0.030\,\text{mol dm}^{-3}$.
A three-step mechanism has been proposed for the reaction in (a). Using your rate equation in (iii), predict which step is the rate-determining one. Explain your answer.
Describe the chemical behaviour of $\text{CH}_3\text{CHO}$ in step 1.
Name the mechanism occurring in steps 2 and 3.
Using the diagram below, show the mechanism for step 2, including the relevant curly arrows and dipoles.