Why does t-butyl chloride undergoe solvolysis in 70% water/3...
Why does t-butyl chloride undergoe solvolysis in 70% water/3...
The more polar solvent is better at stabilizing the developing carbocation.
The solvolysis of t-butyl chloride is an ##"S"_"N"1##reaction. It involves the formation of a 3ø carbocation in a slow first...