7. Substitution Reactions
SN1 Reaction
43PRACTICE PROBLEM
3-chloro-3-ethylpentane undergoes solvolysis in both formic acid and propionic acid. If formic acid is more polar than propionic acid, which solvent does solvolysis occur faster? Why?
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3-chloro-3-ethylpentane undergoes solvolysis in both formic acid and propionic acid. If formic acid is more polar than propionic acid, which solvent does solvolysis occur faster? Why?