Consider the reaction of 1-bromo-1-methylcyclohexane with . The mechanism is primarily . If is added, the rate of substitution will:

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Consider the reaction of 1-bromo-1-methylcyclohexane with $H_2O$. The mechanism is primarily $S_N1$. If $AgNO_3$ is added, the rate of substitution will:

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Correct answer: D. ions strongly precipitate the halide leaving group as solid , acting as a massive driving force to generate the carbocation and accelerating the rate.

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