The rate of solvolysis of tert-butyl bromide will be maximum in which of the following solvents?

{E t}_{2} O

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{C C l}_{4}

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E t O H

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H_{2} O

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Solution

The correct option is D $H_{2} O$
The rate of solvolysis of Tert - butyl bromide will be maximum in Water.
tert-butyl bromide follows $S N 1$ mechanism thus it prefers weak nucleophiles like water.

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