SN1 solvolysis Flashcards
1
Q
What does “solvolysis” indicate
A
the solvent will be the nucleophile in the reaction
2
Q
what determines the overall reaction rate (not which step)
A
the rate of consumption of the original racemic mixture
3
Q
the rate of appearance of the product should be the exact same as the …
A
the rate of consumption of the original racemic mixture
4
Q
what is the chemical property used to monitor SN1 solvolysis
A
pH level
5
Q
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
6
Q
what is the rate law for a first order reaction
A
7
Q
what is the rate determining step in SN1 solvolysis
A
when the original compound from the racemic mixture dissociates an ion to become the carbocation intermediate
