The Reaction of Tert-Butyl Chloride, (CH₃)₃CCl, with Water in an Inert

question 69

Multiple Choice

The reaction of tert-butyl chloride, (CH₃) ₃CCl, with water in an inert solvent gives tert-butyl alcohol, (CH₃) ₃COH. What is the effect of doubling the concentration of water on the rate of the reaction?

• A) the rate remains the same
• B) the rate decreases by a factor of 2
• C) the rate increases by a factor of 2
• D) the rate increases by a factor of 4

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