In which solvent would an SN1 reaction be fastest? 100% ethanol 80% ethanol, 20% water 50% ethanol, 50% water 25% ethanol, 75% water 100% water

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Chapter10: Organohalides
Section10.6: Reactions Of Alkyl Halides: Grignard Reagents
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In which solvent would an Sn1 reaction be
fastest?
100% ethanol
80% ethanol, 20% water
50% ethanol, 50% water
O 25% ethanol, 75% water
O 100% water
Transcribed Image Text:In which solvent would an Sn1 reaction be fastest? 100% ethanol 80% ethanol, 20% water 50% ethanol, 50% water O 25% ethanol, 75% water O 100% water
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