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insertnamehere
Nov3-05, 07:50 PM
hello, i have a question about polarity and SN1 reactions.
If we have two solvent mixtures (ex: 2-propanol) but with different concentrations, would the higher concentration solvent be the more polar due to its higher concentration, meaning that there is an increase in number of molecules and collisions?
And How can an SN1 reaction affect acid/basicity in a reaction. I don't understand how that can happen. HELP!

insertnamehere
Nov3-05, 08:37 PM
please help!

GCT
Nov4-05, 01:53 PM
hello, i have a question about polarity and SN1 reactions.
If we have two solvent mixtures (ex: 2-propanol) but with different concentrations, would the higher concentration solvent be the more polar due to its higher concentration, meaning that there is an increase in number of molecules and collisions? this is quite incomprehensible, I have absolutely no idea what you're trying to say here.[/quote]

And How can an SN1 reaction affect acid/basicity in a reaction. I don't understand how that can happen. HELP!are you asking the question of whether the pH of the solution affects the rate of an SN1 reaction?

Gokul43201
Nov4-05, 02:39 PM
hello, i have a question about polarity and SN1 reactions.
If we have two solvent mixtures (ex: 2-propanol) but with different concentrations, would the higher concentration solvent be the more polar due to its higher concentration, meaning that there is an increase in number of molecules and collisions?Do you understand what polarity is ? Please define it first.