What Is the Equation for the Rate of Formation of 1-Iodobutane

question 11

Multiple Choice

What is the equation for the rate of formation of 1-iodobutane from the reaction of 1-chlorobutane (BuCl) with NaI by an S_N2 mechanism?

• A) Rate = k [BuCl]
• B) Rate = k [BuCl][NaI]
• C) Rate = k [NaI]
• D) Rate = k [BuCl]²