What Is the Rate Law for the E2 Reaction of an Alkyl

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is the rate law for the E2 reaction of an alkyl halide (RX) with sodium ethoxide (NaOEt) in ethanol solvent (EtOH) ?

• A) rate = k[RX]
• B) rate = k[RX]²
• C) rate = k[RX][Na⁺]
• D) rate = k[RX][OEt−]
• E) rate = k[OEt−]

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