For the reaction of 2-bromopentane with sodium methoxide, what would the effect be of changing the solvent from DMSO ((CH3)2S=O) to methanol?
The rate would decrease because SN2 reactions favor a polar aprotic solvent.
The rate would increase because SN1 reactions favor a polar protic solvent.
The rate would decrease because SN1 reactions favor a polar aprotic solvent.
The rate would increase because SN2 reactions favor a polar protic solvent.