Question: Choose the reaction in each of the following pairs that proceeds at the faster rate. Explain your reasoning. (a) Basic hydrolysis of phenyl acetate or
(a) Basic hydrolysis of phenyl acetate or m-nitrophenyl acetate
(b) Basic hydrolysis of m-nitrophenyl acetate or p-nitrophenyl acetate
(c) Reaction of ethyl bromide with phenol or with the sodium salt of phenol
(d) Reaction of ethylene oxide with the sodium salt of phenol or with the sodium salt of p-nitrophenol
(e) Bromination of phenol or phenyl acetate
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a The ratedetermining step of ester hydrolysis in basic solution is formation of the tetrahedral intermediate 0 ArOCCH OH Because this intermediate is ... View full answer
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