Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Reaction kinetics

Reaction kinetics — practice question

Primary halogenoalkanes take part in hydrolysis reactions. Which one of these reactions would happen at the greatest rate if each mixture were heated to the same temperature?

  • A$\text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{Br}$ with $\text{H}_2\text{O}$
  • B$\text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{Br}$ with $\text{NaOH(aq)}$
  • C$\text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{Cl}$ with $\text{H}_2\text{O}$
  • D$\text{C}_2\text{H}_5\text{Cl}$ with $\text{NaOH(aq)}$

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