Hints for HW#3
4.1 Provide an explanation for the relative reactivity relationships revealed by the
following data
a. The relative rates of solvolysis in aqueous acetone of several tertiary p -
nitrobenzoate esters:
Hints for HW#3
4.1 Provide an explanation for the relative reactivity relationships revealed by the following data a. The relative rates of solvolysis in aqueous acetone of several tertiary p- nitrobenzoate esters:
CH3
NO2
R substituent
Relative rate
CH3
1.0
i-CgH t-C,Hg
2.9
4.4
Phenyl
103
Cyclopropyl
5 105