---What is the SN1 reaction? --- Describe characteristics of the SN1 reaction such as: stereochemistry, kinetics, preferred alkyl halides and why?
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The stereochemistry of the SN1 reaction is usually S-N, but can be reversed by the presence of a chiral center. The SN1 reaction typically occurs between alkyl halides and aryl halides, Show more…
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1. How does an SN1 reaction differ from an SN2 reaction? Explain in terms of the substrate, nucleophile, and mechanistic steps. 2. Explain the stereochemistry of the SN2 attack. 3. What substrates react faster in SN2 reactions, tertiary or primary? Why? 4. Identify the substrate and nucleophile in the reactions below, then draw the mechanism and products for each reaction:
Draw the products of each SN1 reaction and indicate the stereochemistry when necessary.
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