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
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
