What is the equation for the rate of formation of tert-butyl alcohol from the reaction of tert-butyl bromide (t-BuBr) with water by an S_N1 mechanism? A) Rate = k [t-BuBr] B) Rate = k [t-BuBr][H₂O] C) Rate = k [H₂O] D) Rate = k [t-BuBr]²

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The rate of formation of tert-butyl alcohol from tert-butyl bromide with water via an SN1 mechanism is determined by the concentration of tert-butyl bromide only, as the reaction rate depends on the rate-determining step, which involves the formation of a carbocation intermediate from tert-butyl bromide.

What Is the Equation for the Rate of Formation of Tert-Butyl