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QJEEM20Chae2b: JEE Main 2020 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM20Chae2b Solution: The mechanism of S N 1 reaction is given as : A student writes…

The mechanism of SN1 reaction is given as : JEE Main 2020 (Online) 3rd September Morning Slot Chemistry - Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Question 107 English
A student writes general characteristics based on the given mechanism as :
(a) The reaction is favoured by weak nucleophiles.
(b) R+ would be easily formed if the substituents are bulky.
(c) The reaction is accompanied by racemization.
(d) The reaction is favoured by non-polar solvents.

Multiple Choice Options

  • A (a) and (b)
  • B (a), (b) and (c)
  • C (a) and (c)
  • D (b) and (d)

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SN1 favours

(a) The reaction is favoured by weak nucleophiles

(b) R+ would be easily formed if the substituents are bulky

(c) The reaction is accoumpained by racemization

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