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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question
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Which of the following is the rate law for SN1 mechanisms?
Options
A Rate = k[Alkyl Halide] [Nucleophile]
B Rate = k[Nucleophile]
C Rate = k[Alkyl Halide]
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D Rate = k1[Alkyl Halide] + k2[Nucleophile]
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

SN1 reactions are unimolecular and have a rate that depends only on the concentration of the alkyl halide. The rate law is Rate = k[Alkyl Halide]. The nucleophile is not involved in the rate-determining step.

Hint

What is the rate-determining step in an SN1 reaction?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1236 of 1999
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