The SN1 solvolysis of (CH3)3C-Cl is fastest in which of these solvents?

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The SN1 solvolysis of $(CH X_{3}) X_{3} C - Cl$ is fastest in which of these solvents?

Amethanol
Bethanol
Chexane
Dwater

Answer: D

The transition state of the ionisation step has developing charge separation, which is stabilised by polar, hydrogen-bonding (ionising) solvents. Water has the highest polarity and best anion solvation of the four, whereas hexane cannot stabilise ions at all.

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