Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Reaction kinetics

Reaction kinetics — practice question

For an isomer $Y$ with molecular formula $\text{C}_4\text{H}_9\text{Br}$, hydrolysis in aqueous alkali produces the alcohol $\text{C}_4\text{H}_9\text{OH}$. The reaction rate is observed to remain unchanged when the concentration of $\text{OH}^-$ ions present is varied. Which molecular structure is most likely to be $Y$?

  • A$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{Br}$
  • B$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CHBrCH}_3$
  • C$(\text{CH}_3)_2\text{CHCH}_2\text{Br}$
  • D$(\text{CH}_3)_3\text{CBr}$

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