The reaction CH3 Br+OH^- ⟶CH3 OH+ Br follows (a) SN^1 mechanism (b) SN^2 mechanism (c) either of

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The reaction CH3 Br+OH^- ⟶CH3 OH+ Br follows (a) SN^1...

The reaction $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{Br}+\mathrm{OH}^{-} \longrightarrow \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OH}+$ Br follows
(a) $\mathrm{SN}^1$ mechanism
(b) $\mathrm{SN}^2$ mechanism
(c) either of the above two
(d) none of these

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SN2 Mechanism

The SN2 (bimolecular nucleophilic substitution) mechanism proceeds through a single, concerted step where the nucleophile attacks the electrophilic carbon from the side opposite to the leaving group, causing simultaneous bond formation and bond breaking. This process leads to an inversion of configuration at the reactive center. SN2 reactions are most common with primary and methyl substrates since steric hindrance is minimal, allowing for an efficient backside attack.

Nucleophilic Substitution Reactions

Nucleophilic substitution reactions involve the substitution of a leaving group by a nucleophile in an organic molecule. These reactions are fundamental in organic synthesis, and they can proceed via different mechanisms depending on the structure of the substrate, the nature of the leaving group, the strength of the nucleophile, and the reaction conditions.

SN1 Mechanism

The SN1 (unimolecular nucleophilic substitution) mechanism occurs in a two-step process. The first, rate-determining step involves the formation of a carbocation intermediate after the leaving group departs. In the second step, the nucleophile quickly attacks the carbocation. This mechanism typically occurs with tertiary substrates or those stabilizing the carbocation intermediate, and it is characterized by its unimolecular rate law.

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