1-chloro-1-phenylethane undergoes solvolysis in water by an SN1 mechanism to make 1-phenylethanol.

The reaction is followed with bromothymol blue indicator and an aliquot of sodium hydroxide base. Which of the following statements about the reaction are true? (more than one can apply)

A.Carbocations are destabilized by protic solvents like alcohols

B. The reaction can be followed because base is generated as a product.

C. The first step is the slowest because a bond is being broken.

D. Carbocations are stabilized by protic solvents like water.