Chapter 7, Problem 31P

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given compounds should be ranked in order of decreasing rate of solvolysis in aqueous acetone.

Concept Introduction:

The reaction in which one group is replaced by other group is termed as substitution reaction. The solvolysis reaction is basically a substitution reaction. The solvent molecule acts as a nucleophile in solvolysis reaction. The nucleophiles are electron-rich species. The solvolysis reaction follows ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ mechanism.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given compounds should be ranked in order of decreasing rate of solvolysis in aqueous acetone.

Concept Introduction:

The reaction in which one group is replaced by other group is termed as substitution reaction. The solvolysis reaction is basically a substitution reaction. The solvent molecule acts as a nucleophile in solvolysis reaction. The nucleophiles are electron-rich species. The solvolysis reaction follows ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ mechanism.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given compounds should be ranked in order of decreasing rate of solvolysis in aqueous acetone.

Concept Introduction:

The reaction in which one group is replaced by other group is termed as substitution reaction. The solvolysis reaction is basically a substitution reaction. The solvent molecule acts as a nucleophile in solvolysis reaction. The nucleophiles are electron-rich species. The solvolysis reaction follows ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ mechanism.