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How would an electron withdrawing group affect cations ?. Stabilize them Destabilize them No effect Electron donating groups stabilize cations . Which alcohol is more acidic?. a. ethanol b. 1,1,1-trifluoroethanol c. approximately equal.
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How would an electron withdrawing group affect cations? • Stabilize them • Destabilize them • No effect Electron donating groups stabilize cations.
Which alcohol is more acidic? a. ethanol b. 1,1,1-trifluoroethanol c. approximately equal
Which carbocation would you expect to be more stable? • Which carbocation would you expect to be more stable?
Substituent Effects • Which phenol will be most acidic?
Substituent Effects • Which phenol will be least acidic?
Substituent Effects • Which aniline will be most basic?
Substituent Effects • Which aniline will be least basic?
Substituent Effects • Hydrolysis of Cumyl Chloride: SN1 Reaction
Substituent Effects • Which cumyl chloride will react fastest by the SN1 mechanism?
Substituent Effects • Which cumyl chloride will react slowest by the SN1 mechanism?