What Is the Rate Law for the SN1 Reactions (S

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is the rate law for the SN1 reactions (S is substrate and N is nucleophile) ?

• A) rate = k[S][N]
• B) rate = k[S]
• C) rate = k[N}
• D) rate = k[S]²
• E) rate = k[S][N}²

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