CH1012
L1 /
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L1 /
4
SN1 REACTIVITY
The reaction rate
is sensitive to electronic
factors which govern the stability of
the carbocation intermediate.
RCH2-X <<
R2CH-X < R3CX
1o 2o 3o
increasing
rate
increasing stability of C+
The formation of the ionic intermediate is
favoured with polar solvents & we are
therefore able to control the reaction so that
either the SN2 or SN1 mechanism will occur.
favoured with polar solvents & we are
therefore able to control the reaction so that
either the SN2 or SN1 mechanism will occur.
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