Assuming the Mechanistic Pathway for Each of the Following Reactions $\to$

question 190

Multiple Choice

Assuming the mechanistic pathway for each of the following reactions is predominately S_N1,which of these alkyl halide syntheses is predicted to occur at the greatest rate?

• A)CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂OH + HI \(\to\)
• B)(CH₃)₂CHCH₂OH + HBr \(\to\)
• C)CH₃CHOHCH₂CH₃ + HCl \(\to\)
• D)CH₃CHOHCH₂CH₃ + HBr \(\to\)
• E)(CH₃)₃COH + HI \(\to\)

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