Chemistry · Chemical Kinetics
Based on the given data for the first-order rate constants (k) of the solvolysis of certain compounds with substituent X, which of the following statements is correct? Substituent (X)k (105 s-1)-H4.81-F340-Cl1.70
- 1F stabilizes the intermediate carbocation better tha n H.✓
- 2Cl stabilizes the intermediate carbocation better than F.
- 3Cl stabilizes the intermediate carbocation better than H.
- 4F and Cl inductively stabilize the intermediate carbocation.
Correct answer
F stabilizes the intermediate carbocation better tha n H.
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