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Question

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

Diagrams of two reactions showing carbocation formation with OH and Cl leaving groups.

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Answer

Both of the reactions will proceed at the same rate.

Answer

We can not determine this theoretically.