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Question

For which of these reactions would the rate of formation of the carbocation be higher?

Two reaction mechanisms comparing carbocation formation rates in organic chemistry.

Accepted Answer

The rate of carbocation formation will be higher in reaction (a).

Answer

The rate of carbocation formation will be higher in reaction (b).

Answer

Both of the reactions will proceed at the same rate.

Answer

We can not determine this theoretically.