Chapter 23, Problem 27P

Choose the reaction in each of the following pairs that proceeds at the faster rate. Explain

your reasoning

Basic hydrolysis of phenyl acetate or $\text{m-nitrophenyl}$ acetate

Basic hydrolysis of $\text{m-nitrophenyl}$ acetate or $\text{p-nitrophenyl}$ acetate

Reaction of ethyl bromide with phenol or with the sodium salt of phenol

Reaction of ethylene oxide with the sodium salt of phenol or with the sodium salt

of $\text{p-nitrophenol}$

Bromination of phenol or phenyl acetate