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RCI is hydrolysed to ROH slowly but the ...

RCI is hydrolysed to ROH slowly but the reaction is rapid if a catalytic amount of KI is added to the reaction mixture. Explain.

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To understand why the hydrolysis of RCl to ROH is slow but becomes rapid in the presence of a catalytic amount of KI, we can break down the process step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Reaction**: - The reaction involves the hydrolysis of an alkyl chloride (RCl) to form an alcohol (ROH). The general reaction can be represented as: \[ RCl + H_2O \rightarrow ROH + HCl ...
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