Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Alkyl Halides: Nucleophilic Substitution and Elimination - Study Problems - Page 280: 6-45 c

Answer

Cyclohexyl bromide undergoes solvolysis faster in ethanol. Note: solvolysis usually means SN1.

Work Step by Step

Cyclohexyl bromide is secondary whereas the other substrate is primary.
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