Consider the relative rates of the two solvolysis reactions in acetic acid solvent shown in Fig. P17.50.

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Consider the relative rates of the two solvolysis reactions in acetic acid solvent shown in Fig. P17.50.

(a) Suggest a reason that compound A undergoes solvolysis much faster than compound B.

(b) Account for the retention of stereochemistry observed in reaction A with a mechanism.52=5 +Na+ ACO HOAC H CI A H CI E-~= +Na+ ACO B Figure P17.50 HOAC H OAC H OAc + Na* Cr relative rate 101 =

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Organic Chemistry

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6th Edition

Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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