Question

Which of the following is the rate law for an SN1 reaction?

a. rate = k1[alkyl halide] [nucleophile] + k2[alkyl halide]
b. rate = k1[alkyl halide] + k2[nucleophile]
c. rate = k[nucleophile]
d. rate = k[alkyl halide] [nucleophile]
e. rate = k[alkyl halide]

Answer 1

Answer: E. rate = k [alkyl halide]

Step-by-step explanation:

Rate of SN1 reaction depends only on substrate as it is unimolecular substitution reaction.