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What is the slow step in SN1 hydrolysis of tert-butyl bromide?
AHydroxide attacking the cation
BSolvation of hydroxide ions
CSlow ionisation to a carbocation
DProton transfer to water
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Slow ionisation to a carbocation
Cleavage of the polarised C-Br bond to a carbocation is the slowest step, so it controls the overall rate.
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