Which of the following represents the transition state of the rate-determining step in the reaction between tert-butyl bromide and methanol leading to elimination?

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The rate-determining step in the reaction between tert-butyl bromide and methanol leading to elimination is the formation of the transition state where the leaving group (Br) is partially bonded to the beta-carbon and partially bonded to the alpha-carbon. This transition state can be represented by structure 2, where the Br-C bond is partially broken and the O-C bond is partially formed.

Which of the Following Represents the Transition State of the Rate-Determining