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34) Which halide reacts most rapidly via an SN2 mechanism? 35) Which halide reacts most rapidly via an SN1 mechanism? 36) Which of the following is the rate law for the following SN2 reaction? A) Rate = k[1-bromopropane] B) Rate = k[NaCN] C) Rate = k[NaCN][1-bromopropane] D) Rate = k[NaCN]^2

          34) Which halide reacts most rapidly via an SN2 mechanism?
35) Which halide reacts most rapidly via an SN1 mechanism?
36) Which of the following is the rate law for the following SN2 reaction?
A) Rate = k[1-bromopropane]
B) Rate = k[NaCN]
C) Rate = k[NaCN][1-bromopropane]
D) Rate = k[NaCN]^2

34) Which halide reacts most rapidly via an SN2 mechanism?
35) Which halide reacts most rapidly via an SN1 mechanism?
36) Which of the following is the rate law for the following SN2 reaction?
A) Rate = k[1-bromopropane]
B) Rate = k[NaCN]
C) Rate = k[NaCN][1-bromopropane]
D) Rate = k[NaCN]^2

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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This is typically the iodide ion (I-), as it is the largest and most polarizable of the halogens, making it a better leaving group. 35) The halide that reacts most rapidly via an SN1 mechanism is the one that forms the most stable carbocation intermediate. This Show more…

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34) Which halide reacts most rapidly via an SN2 mechanism? 35) Which halide reacts most rapidly via an SN1 mechanism? 36) Which of the following is the rate law for the following SN2 reaction? A) Rate = k[1-bromopropane] B) Rate = k[NaCN] C) Rate = k[NaCN][1-bromopropane] D) Rate = k[NaCN]