Which of the following is the rate law for S_N1 mechanisms? A)Rate = k[Alkyl Halide] [Nucleophile] B)Rate = k[Nucleophile] C)Rate = k[Alkyl Halide] D)Rate = k[Alkyl Halide] [Nucleophile] + k₂[Alkyl Halide] E)Rate = k₁[Alkyl Halide] + k₂[Nucleophile]

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The rate law for a first-order nucleophilic substitution reaction (SN1) depends only on the concentration of the alkyl halide, hence the correct rate law is Rate = k[Alkyl Halide].

Which of the Following Is the Rate Law for SN1

Which of the Following Is the Rate Law for S_N1