Which phenomenon is characteristic of SN1 but not SN2 reactions?

Formation of a transition state

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Which phenomenon is characteristic of SN₁ but not SN₂ reactions?

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Correct Answer: C) Carbocation rearrangement

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SN1 forms a real carbocation intermediate, which may rearrange to a more stable carbocation; SN2 has no carbocation intermediate.