The replacement of bromide ion to the iodide ion as a leaving group in the substitution reaction below results in what?

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The replacement of bromide ion to the iodide ion as a leaving group in the substitution reaction below results in what?

 

CH3(CH2)5Br +
NaOH
CH3(CH2)5OH +
Br
A) The rate would increase because the iodide ion is a weaker base than the bromide ion.
B) The rate would decrease because the bromide ion is a weaker base than the iodide ion.
C) The potential change cannot be predicted.
Transcribed Image Text:CH3(CH2)5Br + NaOH CH3(CH2)5OH + Br A) The rate would increase because the iodide ion is a weaker base than the bromide ion. B) The rate would decrease because the bromide ion is a weaker base than the iodide ion. C) The potential change cannot be predicted.
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