State whether this is true or false. If it is false, explain WHY, and replace the capitalized phrase with the phrase that is correct. Methanol will make the SN1 reaction happen MORE QUICKLY. (Note: so if the uppercased phrase is not right, change the it)
the statement "methanol will make the SN1 reaction happen more quickly" is correct.
in the SN1 mechanism, it involes two steps 1. formation of carbocation 2. attack of nucleophile.
if we used methanol as neutral nucleophile and as solvent, it is solvolysis reaction.
if we use methanol as solvent which it is polar protic solvent causes
i) stabilising the intermediates formed in the mechanism
ii) decrease the effectiveness of nucleophile by forming intermolecular hydrogen bonding with nucleophile.
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