Consider the Pair of Reactions Below to Answer the Following

question 1

Multiple Choice

Consider the pair of reactions below to answer the following question(s) .
a. or
b.
-Refer to instructions. Which of the following statements is false?

• A) The kinetics of these reactions are second-order
• B) The kinetics of these reactions are first-order in the nucleophile
• C) The rate law would be of the form R = k[alkyl halide]²
• D) The kinetics of these reactions are first-order in alkyl halide

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