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An incorrect statement with respect to SN1 and SN2 mechanism for alkyl halide is
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Options:
  • A A strong nucleophile is an aprotic solvent increases the rate or favours SN2 reaction.
  • B Competing reaction for SN2 reaction is rearrangement
  • C SN1 reactions can be catalysed by some Lewis acids
  • D A weak nucleophile and a protic solvent increases the rate of SN1 reaction
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The correct answer is: Competing reaction for SN2 reaction is rearrangement
SN1 reaction occurs through the formation of carbocation as intermediate. Hence, rearrangement occurs in SN1 reaction and not in SN2 reaction. SN1 reaction is favoured in presence of a polar protic solvent and a weak nucleophite. These reactions can be catalysed by the some Lewis is acid. A strong nucleophile is an aprotic solvent increases the rate of SN2 reaction. Hence, option (B) in incorrect.

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