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7 years ago Edited: 7 years ago, cloveb
When benzyl chloride is treated with sodium iodide in acetone, it reacts much faster than 1-chlorobutane, even though both compounds are primary alkyl chlorides. Explain this rate difference.

CHM 342: Physical Chemistry Laboratory
creighton university
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Benzyl chloride contains an aromatic/benzylic system allowing the benzylic carbocation intermediate to maintain stability and form faster. 1-chlorobutane cannot achieve stability as quickly when Chlorine leaves the compound.
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