Asked by Mervin Quijano on Sep 25, 2024

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Which of the compounds below undergoes solvolysis in aqueous ethanol most rapidly?

A) cyclohexyl bromide
B) methyl iodide
C) isopropyl chloride
D) 3-chloropentane
E) 3-iodo-3-methylpentane

Solvolysis

The decomposition of a chemical compound by reaction with a solvent.

Aqueous Ethanol

A solution where ethanol is dissolved in water, commonly used as a solvent in various chemical reactions and processes.

Cyclohexyl Bromide

An organic compound consisting of a cyclohexane ring substituted with a bromine atom, commonly used in organic synthesis.

  • Understand the factors affecting solvolysis rates in different solvents.
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Camron Bobean2 days ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
3-iodo-3-methylpentane undergoes solvolysis most rapidly due to the formation of a more stable tertiary carbocation intermediate. The tertiary carbon adjacent to the leaving group (iodide) stabilizes the carbocation through inductive and hyperconjugative effects, making the solvolysis process faster compared to the other options which form less stable primary or secondary carbocations.