Which of the Following Alkyl Halides Undergoes the Fastest Solvolysis

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following alkyl halides undergoes the fastest solvolysis reaction with ethanol, CH₃CH₂OH?

• A) methyl fluoride
• B) ethyl bromide
• C) 2-chloropropane
• D) tert-butyl bromide

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