Partial racemization in an SN1 reaction occurs because:

The nucleophile can attack both faces of the planar carbocation, often with greater attack from the less hindered opposite face.

The nucleophile attacks only from the leaving-group side.

The carbocation is tetrahedral.

The nucleophile can attack both faces of the planar carbocation, often with greater attack from the less hindered opposite face.

The nucleophile cannot approach the carbocation.

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Partial racemization in an SN₁ reaction occurs because:

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