Chemistry class 12th Average_Rate_of_Hydrolysis_Butyl_Chloride

Average Rate of Hydrolysis of Butyl Chloride


The hydrolysis of butyl chloride (C4H9Cl) follows an SN1 mechanism,
where the rate depends on the formation of a carbocation intermediate.
The reaction rate increases with temperature and solvent polarity.


Below is a table showing the average rate constants under different conditions.


Temperature (°C) Solvent Rate Constant (k, s^-1)

25 Water-Ethanol (50%) 1.0 x 10^-4

35 Water-Ethanol (50%) 3.2 x 10^-4

45 Water-Ethanol (50%) 1.0 x 10^-3

25 Pure Water 5.5 x 10^-5

35 Pure Water 1.7 x 10^-4

45 Pure Water 5.0 x 10^-4