The Rate-Determining Step in the Following Reaction Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

The rate-determining step in the following reaction is:

• A) protonation of the alcohol.
• B) ionization of the alcohol to give a carbocation.
• C) loss of water from the protonated alcohol to give a carbocation.
• D) capture of a carbocation by bromide ion.
• E) displacement of water from the protonated alcohol by bromide ion.

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