Question

Discuss the mechanism of alkaline hydrolysis of tert.butyl bromide​

Answer 1

Answer:

Alkaline hydrolysis of tert-butylbromide follows SN 1 mechanism.

The first step is the ionization of tert-butyl bromide to form stable tert-butyl carbocation. It is slow step (rate determining step). In this step, bromide ion is lost. The next step is attack of hydroxide ion. It is fast step.