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Which of the following compounds undergoes an SN1 reaction mechanism?

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Q1
Which of the following compounds undergoes an SN1 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 SN1 reaction mechanism?
  • Step 1: Identify the compounds given in the question.
  • Step 2: Understand what an SN1 reaction mechanism is. It involves two main steps: formation of a carbocation and then nucleophilic attack.
  • Step 3: Recognize that SN1 reactions are favored by tertiary alkyl halides because they can form stable carbocations.
  • Step 4: Check if 3-bromopropane is a tertiary alkyl halide. It is because the carbon attached to the bromine is connected to three other carbon atoms.
  • Step 5: Conclude that since 3-bromopropane can form a stable carbocation, it will undergo an SN1 reaction mechanism.
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