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7. Substitution Reactions / Good Leaving Groups / Problem 2

For which of these reactions would the rate of formation of the carbocation be higher?

A

The rate of carbocation formation will be higher in reaction (a).

B

The rate of carbocation formation will be higher in reaction (b).

C

Both of the reactions will proceed at the same rate.

D

We can not determine this theoretically.

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