Which of the following compounds undergoes an S_N1 reaction mechanism?

Practice Questions

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Which of the following compounds undergoes an S_N1 reaction mechanism?
  1. 1-bromopropane
  2. 2-bromopropane
  3. 3-bromopropane
  4. Bromobenzene

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following compounds undergoes an S_N1 reaction mechanism?
  • Step 1: Understand what an S_N1 reaction is. It is a type of nucleophilic substitution reaction that involves two main steps.
  • Step 2: Identify the first step of the S_N1 reaction, which is the formation of a carbocation. This happens when a leaving group departs from the substrate.
  • Step 3: Recognize that the stability of the carbocation is crucial. Tertiary carbocations (attached to three carbon atoms) are more stable than secondary or primary carbocations.
  • Step 4: Look at the compounds given in the question. Determine which compound can form a tertiary carbocation when the leaving group leaves.
  • Step 5: Conclude that the compound that can form a stable tertiary carbocation will undergo an S_N1 reaction mechanism.
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