In most instances hydrolysis of an alkylhalide is catalyzed by hydroxide ion. However, the rate of hydrolysis of t-butyl chloride in aqueous ethanol is almost unaffected by addition of potassium hydroxide. Suggest a reason for this and explain why this effect is observed with a t-butyl compound. Illustrate your answer.

In most instances hydrolysis of an alkylhalide is catalyzed by hydroxide ion. However, the rate of hydrolysis of t-butyl chloride in aqueous ethanol is almost unaffected by addition of potassium hydroxide. Suggest a reason for this and explain why this effect is observed with a t-butyl compound. Illustrate your answer.

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