Which of the Following Alkyl Halides Undergoes the Fastest Solvolysis

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following alkyl halides undergoes the fastest solvolysis reaction with formic acid, HCOOH?

• A) tert-butyl fluoride
• B) tert-butyl chloride
• C) tert-butyl bromide
• D) tert-butyl iodide

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