The reaction of methyl iodide with sodium hydroxide proceeds as follows with dichloromethane as the solvent:
Ch2Cl2
Ch3I + NaOH ------------> CH3OH + NaI
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Clearly and unambiguously show what effects switching the solvents t water would have on the reaction coordinate diagram.