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The mechanism of Sn1 reaction is given as:

R-XRXR  XYR-Y+X              lon pair      Solvent                             Speparated ion                                      pair

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 y
(c) The reaction is accompanied by recemization
(d) The reaction is favoured by non-polar solvents.

Which observations are correct?

ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesJEE MainJEE Main 2020 (03 Sep Shift 1)
Options:
  • A (a) and (b)
  • B (a) and (c)
  • C (a), (b) and (c)
  • D (b) and (d)
Solution:
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The correct answer is: (a), (b) and (c)
Above reaction isSN1 reaction as it proceed via formation of carbocation. Polar protic solvent is more suitable for SN1 and recemisation takes place.

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