Chapter 8, Problem 8.8P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The resulting theoretical rate law for the overall reaction agrees or disagrees with the observed dependence of the ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ reaction on the concentration of the nucleophile is to be explained.

Concept introduction:

The overall rate law of the reaction is dependent on the slow step i.e rate-determining step in the mechanism. The overall rate of the ${\text{S}}_{\text{N}}\text{1}$ reaction depends on the concentration of the base or the nucleophile.