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Which reaction in each of the following pairs occurs
Chapter 9, Problem 13P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Which reaction in each of the following pairs occurs faster:
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QUESTION:
Which reaction in each of the following pairs occurs faster:
ANSWER:
Solution 13P
Step 1 of 4
(a) The first set of reactions involves the reaction of ethyl bromide with either water or hydroxide anion.
Hydroxide anion is a better nucleophile than water due to its higher electron density (it has more lone pairs of electrons). The strength of the nucleophile is an important factor in reactions. Reaction 2 will proceed at a faster rate.