SN1 solvolysis Flashcards
What does “solvolysis” indicate
the solvent will be the nucleophile in the reaction
what determines the overall reaction rate (not which step)
the rate of consumption of the original racemic mixture (starting material)
the rate of appearance of the product should be the exact same as the …
the rate of consumption of the original racemic mixture
what is the chemical property used to monitor SN1 solvolysis
pH level
why is pH level used to monitor SN1 solvolysis
as products are formed, they are deprotonated (H3O+ released). Hydronium can then be detected by pH strips
what is the rate law for a first order reaction
what is the rate determining step in SN1 solvolysis
when the original compound from the racemic mixture dissociates an ion to become the carbocation intermediate (1st step)
