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What type of mechanism is ruled out for haloarenes due to the instability of the phenyl cation?
ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesNEET
Options:
  • A SN2 mechanism
  • B SN1 mechanism
  • C E2 mechanism
  • D E1 mechanism
Solution:
2205 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: SN1 mechanism
The instability of the phenyl cation in haloarenes rules out the SN1 mechanism.

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