Which of the Following Statements Is (Are)true of S_N1 Reactions

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is (are) true of S_N1 reactions of alkyl halides in general?

• A)The rate of an S_N1 reaction depends on the concentration of the alkyl halide.
• B)The rate of an S_N1 reaction depends on the concentration of the nucleophile.
• C)S_N1 reactions of alkyl halides occur faster in polar aprotic solvents (compared to protic solvents).
• D)The rate of an S_N1 reaction depends on the concentration of the alkyl halide and S_N1 reactions of alkyl halides occur faster in polar aprotic solvents (compared to protic solvents).
• E)The rate of an S_N1 reaction depends on the concentration of the alkyl halide and the concentration of the nucleophile,and S_N1 reactions of alkyl halides occur faster in polar aprotic solvents (compared to protic solvents).

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