Which mechanism is favored in the reaction of a tertiary alkyl halide with a strong nucleophile?

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Which mechanism is favored in the reaction of a tertiary alkyl halide with a strong nucleophile?
  1. S_N1
  2. S_N2
  3. E1
  4. E2

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Q: Which mechanism is favored in the reaction of a tertiary alkyl halide with a strong nucleophile?
Solution: Tertiary alkyl halides favor the S_N1 mechanism due to steric hindrance and the stability of the carbocation.
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