Question

The mechanism of a chemical reaction is given below.
(CH3)3CCl (CH3)3C+ + Cl- (slow)
(CH3)3C+ + OH- (CH3)3COH (fast)
Which of the following statements concerning the reaction is/are CORRECT?
1/ The overall balanced reaction is: (CH3)3CCl + OH- (CH3)3COH + Cl-
2/ Hydroxide ion is a reaction intermediate.
3/ The following rate law is consistent with the mechanism: rate = k[(CH3)3CCl]OH-].
A.1 only
B.2 only
C.3 only
D.1 and 3
E.1, 2, and 3

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