Essential Organic Chemistry, Global Edition
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Author: Paula Yurkanis Bruice
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 8.12, Problem 29P
a In which solvent would tert-butyl bromide undergo an SN1 reaction more rapidly: 50% water and 50% ethanol or 100% ethanol?
b. How would the products differ in the two solvents?
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