The rate equation for a nucleophilic substitution reaction of a tertiary alkyl bromide (R-Br)with I^- ion would be:

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The rate equation for a nucleophilic substitution reaction of a tertiary alkyl bromide with a nucleophile will only depend on the concentration of the alkyl bromide, as it is the substrate that undergoes the reaction. The concentration of the nucleophile may affect the rate of the reaction, but it is not included in the rate equation as it is not necessary for the reaction to proceed. Therefore, the best choice is A, Rate = k [RBr].

The Rate Equation for a Nucleophilic Substitution Reaction of a Tertiary