Which of the following alkyl halides undergoes the fastest solvolysis reaction with ethanol, CH₃CH₂OH? A) methyl fluoride B) ethyl bromide C) 2-chloropropane D) tert-butyl bromide

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Tert-butyl bromide undergoes the fastest solvolysis reaction with ethanol due to the formation of a highly stable tertiary carbocation intermediate, which significantly lowers the activation energy for the reaction.

Which of the Following Alkyl Halides Undergoes the Fastest Solvolysis