The Reaction of Tert-Butyl Bromide,(CH₃)₃CBr,with Ethanol Affords the Substitution Product

question 24

Multiple Choice

The reaction of tert-butyl bromide,(CH₃) ₃CBr,with ethanol affords the substitution product tert-butyl ethyl ether,(CH₃) ₃COCH₂CH₃,in acidic conditions.What would happen to the rate of the reaction if the concentration of ethanol was doubled?

• 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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