SN1 solvolysis Flashcards

1
Q

What does “solvolysis” indicate

A

the solvent will be the nucleophile in the reaction

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2
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what determines the overall reaction rate (not which step)

A

the rate of consumption of the original racemic mixture

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3
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the rate of appearance of the product should be the exact same as the …

A

the rate of consumption of the original racemic mixture

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4
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what is the chemical property used to monitor SN1 solvolysis

A

pH level

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5
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why is pH level used to monitor SN1 solvolysis

A

as products are formed, they are deprotonated (H3O+ released). Hydronium can then be detected by pH strips

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6
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what is the rate law for a first order reaction

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7
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what is the rate determining step in SN1 solvolysis

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when the original compound from the racemic mixture dissociates an ion to become the carbocation intermediate

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